Certification or Licensing
Certification, while not required, is available from professional associations. For example, the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists offers the board certified environmental scientist designation for those who complete educational and experience requirements and pass an examination. The SME, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and other professional associations at the national and state levels provide certification. Scientists who obtain certification may receive higher salaries and improve their chances of landing a job.
Other Requirements
Scientists seeking jobs with government agencies may be required to be U.S. citizens and undergo background investigations.
- Advanced Manufacturing Engineers
- Advanced Manufacturing Technicians
- Biochemists
- Biomedical Engineers
- Chemical Engineers
- Chemists
- Drug Developers
- Electronics Engineering Technicians
- Engineering Technicians
- Futurists
- Materials Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Microbiologists
- Microfabrication Engineers
- Microfabrication Technicians
- Nanosystems Engineers
- Nanotechnicians
- Nanotechnologists
- Robotics Engineers
- Robotics Technicians
- Semiconductor Technicians