Organic Chemistry-Definition, Career, Scope, Jobs, Topics & Nature of Work

Organic Chemistry – Definition, Introduction, Required Skills, Subjects, Jobs, Topics, Nature of Work, Career & Scope in Pakistan & Abroad
Organic Chemistry is the most important branch of Chemistry. In this field we study about organic compounds and their properties, structure and reactions. Organic compounds are those chemical compounds, whose molecules have carbon. Organic Chemistry has close connection with following branches of Chemistry.

Organic Chemistry-Definition, Career, Scope, Jobs, Topics & Nature of Work

Medicinal Chemistry
Physical Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Stereochemistry
Microbiology
Organometallic Chemsitry

Core Topics
Hydrocarbons
Carbon Compounds
Organic Chemistry Practice Problems
Alcohols
Nitro Group
Enols
Organic Chemistry Reactions
Alkenes
Nitriles
Alkynes
Imines
Proteins Amino acids & peptides
Amines
Benzene
Acetals
Phenol
Carboxylic Acids
Aryl Halides
Lipids
Carbohydrates
Carboxylic Acid
Organic Chemistry Nomenclature
Chemical Bonds
Oximes
VSEPR Model
Hybrid Orbitals
Aromatics
Models of Chemical Bonding
Cycloalkane
Aldehydes
Ketones
Ester
Ethers

Jobs, Career & Scope
Environmental Chemist
Organic Chemist
Military Chemist
Chemicals, consumer Products & Petroleum Industries
Pharmaceutical Companies
Clinical Testing Laboratories
Plastic Industry
Detergents, Cosmetics & Paint Industry
Food Scientist
Textile Chemist
Rubber Industry
Environmental Protection Field
Forensic Analyst
Agrochemicals Industry
Biotechnology Companies
Jobs in Biochemistry and Nanotechnology Fields
Lab Researcher
Public Laboratories
Agricultural Research Organizations
Colleges
Universities
Research Assistant

Nature of Work
1-They design, synthesize and characterize organic compounds for the improvement different general products.

2-They perform experiments in labs for basic discoveries and improvement of highly applied products.

3-They critically analyse the results of their experiments and make notes on their findings.

4-Apply they knowledge for inventing new drugs.

5-Give expert opinion to the scientists of related fields.

6-Now a days they work in advanced labs computer driven equipment.

7-Some of them make model on computer and use simulation software to explain their research work.

9-M.Phil/MS and PhD degree holders either work in labs or join academia to produce more organic chemists.

10-In industries they either work in research and development wing or monitor the production process. Senior chemists or those who gets MBA degree too work on managerial posts.

Required Skills
Problem solving ability
Excellent communication skills (Both verbal and written)
Leadership skills
Ability to work as a member of a team
Analytical and research oriented mindset
Interest in research and development
Keen interest in organic chemistry and its above mentioned related fields
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