The fields of Chemistry, Chemical Biology, and Chemical Engineering prepare students for a wide range of both established and non-traditional career options and possibilities.
The College of Chemistry’s professional Career Adviser, Najet Carrick, is here to help you explore those options and assist you in achieving your professional and educational goals.
Najet is also availabe to discuss off-campus research opportunities.
Najet Carrick
Contact Info
Appointments available via Handshake
About Najet
"I am so fortunate to work with the College of Chemistry students. Over the past two years, I have worked with undergraduate and masters students with their career-related needs. Prior to joining Berkeley Career Engagement and the College of Chemistry, I spent ten years working with students, recent graduates, and professionals from diverse backgrounds to evaluate transferable skills, write resumes and cover letters, recommend job search strategies, and prepare for interviews. I love helping students identify goals, consider options after graduation, and guide them through the internship or job search process. I graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and my professional career has spanned working in multiple industries. I love spending time with my husband and children, and I enjoy reading, hiking, and cooking.
Please feel free to book a time to meet with me on Handshake for virtual and in-person appointments. And be sure to connect with me on my LinkedIn page."
Upcoming Events
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program: Info Session
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM PST | Zoom
In this information session, you will hear from a speaker from the NSF about the NSF GRFP application process followed by a panel of NSF Graduate Fellows about their own application experiences. There will be a Q&A with the fellows.
Everyone is welcome - you do not need to be affiliated with C-GEM to participate! RSVP here
Please email md@gem-net.net with questions, requests for accommodations, etc.
Panelist bios:
Vincent Chim (NSF Graduate Research Fellow, 2024) is a graduate student in the Schepartz lab at UC Berkeley and is interested in applying machine learning to synthetic biology.
Taylor Dover (NSF Graduate Research Fellow, 2021) is a Chemistry PhD candidate in Scott Miller's group at Yale University, where he studies new-to-nature reactions on ribosomally translated polymers.
Leah Roe (NSF Graduate Research Fellow, 2020) is a fourth year graduate student in the Schepartz Lab at UC Berkeley where she works on protein editing. She has written popular blog posts with tips for winning the GRFP
First Year Fridays
Friday, July 19, 2024 |1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Friday, August 9, 2024 |1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Zoom
Meet with Berkeley Career Engagement staff and kick off your first year at UC Berkeley with resources to get career ready and find jobs/internships. There will be a brief presentation and then we will have a Q&A to answer your job/internship, major + career, and other career questions.
**The sessions on July 19 and August 9 will have the same content.
Transfer Pre-Health Essentials Orientation
Friday, July 26, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Zoom
Are you a transfer student starting at UC Berkeley in Fall 2024 and interested in pre-health careers? Meet with Berkeley Career Engagement staff and kick off your year at UC Berkeley with resources to get career ready and plan your path for pre-health. There will be a presentation that includes information regarding recommendations and requirements for your first year, coursework, extracurricular activities, and resources available to support you as a pre-health student.
First Year Fridays: Pre-Health
Friday, August 2, 2024 |1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Zoom
Are you a first year student starting at UC Berkeley in Fall 2024 and interested in pre-health careers? Meet with Berkeley Career Engagement staff and kick off your first year at UC Berkeley with resources to get career ready and plan your path for pre-health. There will be a presentation that includes information regarding recommendations and requirements for your first year, coursework, extracurricular activities, and resources available to support you as a pre-health student.
Monday, September 9, 2024 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Berkeley Career Engagement: 2440 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA | 3rd Floor | Gold Room
Come speak with UC Berkeley alumna about career opportunities at PBF Energy's Martinez Refining Company (MRC)! Students attending this event will get to meet recruiters who will be attending the 2024 Fall STEM Career Fair, seeking Summer 2025 interns in Engineering: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Materials Engineering.
Food and Drinks will be provided!
MRC is one of several petroleum refineries owned by PBF Energy. We turn crude oil into gasoline, jet fuel, diesel fuel, and several other useful products. Fun fact, MRC produces half of the jet fuel consumed in the entire bay area.
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Job, Internship, and Fellowship Opportunities:
2025 ORISE Food Safety Fellowship: Zintellect - Climb Higher
Application Deadline: August 14, 2024 | 3:00 PM EST
Under the guidance of a university mentor, the participant will create a project that is directly or indirectly supportive of FSIS research priorities. The participant will choose one of the topics listed on the FSIS Food Safety Research Studies page or on another project related to food safety. Acceptable projects include either laboratory studies or projects that do not have a laboratory component, for example, a data analytics proposal.
The participant will collaborate with a mentor at FSIS to refine the scope of the project, to ensure it provides an appropriate educational experience, and can be completed within a measurable time frame. The research will be completed at the participant's university.
Learn about this type of research that supports FSIS decision making how science underpins decisions made by FSIS, to ensure the safety of the food supply.
The participant may have an opportunity to visit the FSIS Eastern Laboratory in Athens, GA, and an FSIS-regulated establishment, such as a chicken processing plant. During this visit, the participant will tour the laboratory and meet with senior leaders and mentors.
