Biological Chemistry
First Destinations
First Destinations
This graph illustrates the first destinations of recent alumni from the last four graduating classes (2015-2017). Details for each of these categories can be found below.
- 48% Employment
- 34% Graduate School
- 5% Post-Graduate Service
- 9% Fellowships
- 4% Continuing Education
- 0% Other
Top Locations
Top Locations
These are among the top locations of graduates in this major. Whether working, studying, or volunteering, you'll find Grinnellians all over the world.
- Bethesda, MD
- Iowa City, IA
- Minneapolis & St. Paul, MN
- New York, NY
- St. Louis, MO
Employment
Employment
There is no typical path of a Grinnell graduate. As this list illustrates, Grinnellians work across all types of industries working with a rich array of employers.
| Employer | Position |
|---|---|
| Appco Pharmaceuticals LLC | quality control chemist |
| Exova SL Pharma | metals prep chemist |
| Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation | data extraction analyst |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | clinical research coordinator |
| Micro-Scientific, LLC | QC chemist |
| National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences | biomedical research fellow |
| University of Chicago Department of Surgery | research specialist |
| University of Minnesota | clinical research coordinator |
| Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research | data scientist |
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Employment Data
| Employer | Position | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Appco Pharmaceuticals LLC | quality control chemist | Somerset, NJ |
| Boston Children's Hospital | research assistant | Boston, MA |
| Cargill Turkey & Cooked Meats | food safety and quality regulator | Albert Lea, MN |
| Central Boys and Girls Club | program director | Kahului, HI |
| Clinical Scribes, LLC | medical scribe | Minneapolis, MN |
| Crailsheim Merlins | professional basketball player | Crailsheim, Germany |
| Epic Systems | client systems | Verona, WI |
| Excel Swim Club | swim coach | Seattle, WA |
| Exova SL Pharma | metals prep chemist | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
| family farm | farmer | Atlantic, IA |
| Gemological Institute of America | diamond grader | New York, NY |
| Goshen Community Schools | substitute teacher | Goshen, IN |
| Indiana University Health | research technician | Indianapolis, IN |
| Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation | data extraction analyst | Seattle, WA |
| Integrated Dermatology 19th Street | medical assistant | Washington, DC |
| Japan Exchange Teaching (JET) Program | alternate language teacher | Nara, Japan |
| Kaiser Permanente | intern | Portland, OR |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | clinical research coordinator | New York, NY |
| Micro-Scientific, LLC | QC chemist | Gurnee, IL |
| National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences | biomedical research fellow | Research Triangle Park, NC |
| Premier Care Clinic Ltd. | laboratory analyst | Des Moines, IA |
| Rush University Medical Center | lab technician | Chicago, IL |
| Scribe America | medical scribe | Colorado Springs, CO |
| ScribeAmerica | medical scribe | Des Moines, IA |
| ScribeAmerica | medical scribe | Hazel Crest, IL |
| ScribeAmerica | medical scribe | Portland, OR |
| Spanish Ministry of Education | auxiliar de conversación | Madrid, Spain |
| Steps Therapy Inc. | behavior technician | San Francisco, CA |
| StepStone Group | analyst | San Diego, CA |
| Superior Ambulance | EMT | Vernon Hills, IL |
| Teach for America | middle school science teacher | Chicago, IL |
| Teach for America | science teacher | Miami, FL |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals | research technician | Philadelphia, PA |
| Tribe of Heart | intern | Ithaca, NY |
| University of California-Merced | junior specialist | Merced, CA |
| University of Chicago | research technician | Chicago, IL |
| University of Chicago Department of Surgery | research specialist | Chicago, IL |
| University of Iowa | postbaccalaureate research intern | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | postbaccalaureate researcher | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | research assistant | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | research assistant | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | research assistant | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | research intern | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Michigan Health System | research assistant | Ann Arbor, MI |
| University of Minnesota | clinical research coordinator | Minneapolis, MN |
| University of Minnesota, Dept. of Ophthalmology & Visual Neurosciences | lab technician | Minneapolis, MN |
| University of Missouri | research assistant | Columbia, MO |
| University of Rochester Medical Center | medical scribe | Rochester, NY |
| University of Texas | research technician | Dallas, TX |
| Washington University in St. Louis | laboratory technician | St. Louis, MO |
| Washington University in St. Louis | research tech | St. Louis, MO |
| Washington University School of Medicine | research technician | St. Louis, MO |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | research technician | New York, NY |
| Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research | data scientist | Boston, MA |
| Womply | account executive and team leader | San Francisco, CA |
Positions Related to Career Goals
Positions Related to Career Goals
This graph illustrates the extent to which our graduates' first job is aligned with their career goals. It's one thing to find a job; it's an entirely different thing to land the job you want!
- 38% Completely
- 38% Moderately
- 21% Slightly
- 3% Not at All
Graduate Schools
Graduate Schools
Grinnell graduates are particularly well prepared for graduate study. You'll find Grinnellians attend the best graduate and professional school programs around the world.
| Institution | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | PhD | biological sciences |
| Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences | MD | medicine |
| University of Iowa | DDS | dental medicine |
| University of Iowa | PhD | pharmacology |
| University of Massachusetts | MD/PhD | medicine |
| University of Minnesota | DVM | veterinary medicine |
| Washington University in St. Louis | MD/PhD | medicine/neurobiology |
| Yale University | PhD | biological and biomedical sciences |
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Graduate Schools Data
| Institution | Degree | Field of Study | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | PhD | neuroscience | Waco, TX |
| Cedar Crest College | MS | forensic science | Allentown, PA |
| Dartmouth College | PhD | biochemistry | Hanover, NH |
| Des Moines University | DO | medicine | Des Moines, IA |
| Des Moines University | DO | medicine | Des Moines, IA |
| Drexel University | MSFS | forensic science | Philadelphia, PA |
| Duke University | PhD | chemistry | Durham, NC |
| Johns Hopkins University | MD | medicine | Baltimore, MD |
| Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences | DO | medicine | Kansas City, MO |
| Michigan State University College of Human Medicine | MD | medicine | East Lansing, MI |
| Northwestern University | PhD | biological sciences | Evanston, IL |
| Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine | MD | medicine | Rochester, MI |
| Oregon Health and Science University | PhD | neuroscience | Portland, OR |
| Pacific Northwest University | DO | medicine | Yakima, WA |
| Princeton University | PhD | computer science | Princeton, NJ |
| Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences | MD | medicine | Bethesda, MD |
| University of Alabama | PhD | pathobiology and molecular medicine | Birmingham, AL |
| University of California | MS | chemistry | San Diego, CA |
| University of Cincinnati | MD | medicine | Cincinnati, OH |
| University of Iowa | DDS | dental medicine | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | DPT | physical therapy | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | MPH | community and behavioral health | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | MPH | epidemiology | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | PhD | pharmacology | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Ljubljana | MD | medicine | Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| University of Massachusetts | MD/PhD | medicine | Worcester, MA |
| University of Minnesota | DVM | veterinary medicine | Minneapolis, MN |
| University of Minnesota | MHA | healthcare administration | Minneapolis, MN |
| University of Minnesota | PhD | medicinal chemistry | Minneapolis, MN |
| University of Nebraska | MD | medicine | Omaha, NE |
| University of Oklahoma | MD | medicine | Oklahoma City, OK |
| University of South Dakota | MD | medicine | Vermillion, SD |
| University of Southern California | MA | occupational therapy | Los Angeles, CA |
| University of Utah | MD | medicine | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Washington University in St. Louis | MD/PhD | medicine/neurobiology | St. Louis, MO |
| Washington University in St. Louis | PhD | cellular and molecular biology | St. Louis, MO |
| Western Michigan University | MD | medicine | Kalamazoo, MI |
| Yale University | PhD | biological and biomedical sciences | New Haven, CT |
| Yale University | PhD | chemistry | New Haven, CT |
Graduate School Acceptance Info
Of those who applied to and were accepted to at least one program, this chart illustrates the percentage of admitted students who were accepted to either their first or second choice program and institution.
75%
75% of students are accepted to their first or second choice graduate institution and program
Service
Service
Each year, Grinnellians advance causes and serve communities around the world as full-time volunteers.
Organization
- AERO Special Education Cooperative
- Bread of Healing Clinic
- Mobile Medical Care
- National Service Scheme
- Providence Hospital Hospice Care
Biological Chemistry
Service Data
| Organization | Location |
|---|---|
| AERO Special Education Cooperative | Burbank, IL |
| Bread of Healing Clinic | Milwaukee, WI |
| City Year | Boston, MA |
| Mobile Medical Care | Bethesda, MD |
| National Service Scheme | Accra, Ghana |
| Providence Hospital Hospice Care | Anchorage, AK |
Fellowships
Fellowships
Grinnell has a rich history of producing recipients of some of the most prestigious post-graduate fellowships and awards.
Organization
- National Institutes of Health
- New York University in Shanghai
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Biological Chemistry
Fellowships Data
| Organization | Location |
|---|---|
| Grinnell College | Grinnell, IA |
| Grinnell College | Grinnell, IA |
| National Institutes of Health | Bethesda, MD |
| National Institutes of Health | Bethesda, MD |
| National Institutes of Health | Bethesda, MD |
| National Institutes of Health | Bethesda, MD |
| National Institutes of Health | Bethesda, MD |
| National Institutes of Health | Frederick, MD |
| New York University in Shanghai | Shanghai, China |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration | College Park, MD |
Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning
Participation in high-impact experiences is a hallmark of a Grinnell education. The following graphs illustrate the percentage of graduates who completed internships, research experiences (both on- and off-campus), service, and/or off-campus study prior to graduating from Grinnell.
Internships
50%
Biological Chemistry
Internships Data
| Organization | Field | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Acme Pharmaceuticals | research/development/science | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Akshara/UWC Mahindra/ACM | education | Paud, India |
| American Liver Foundation of Greater Los Angeles | healthcare | Los Angeles, CA |
| Blue Canyon Partners | consulting | Chicago, IL |
| Bramble Hill Farm | agriculture | Amherst, MA |
| Carus Chemical | research/development/science | La Salle, IL |
| CDC Undergraduate Public Health Scholars | healthcare | Ann Arbor, MI |
| CENUSA | research/development/science | Ames, IA |
| CERA | research/development/science | Grinnell, IA |
| Child Family Health International | healthcare | Quito, Ecuador |
| ChildServe | healthcare | Johnston, IA |
| China Center for International Economic Exchanges | finance | Beijing, China |
| Colorado Center for Personalized Medicine | healthcare | Aurora, CO |
| Connections, Inc. | education | Hopkins, MN |
| Cormorant for Kids | healthcare | Lake Park, MN |
| Denver Art Museum | creative/performing arts | Denver, CO |
| Dr. Laura Ferguson | healthcare | Grinnell, IA |
| FDA | government/public policy | College Park, MD |
| Feinberg School of Medicine | healthcare | Chicago, IL |
| Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education | healthcare | Tampa, FL |
| Fresh Starts Farm | social services | Mora, MN |
| Grinnell College, Development and Alumni Relations | communications | Grinnell, IA |
| Grinnell Prize | research/development/science | Grinnell, IA |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center | healthcare | Grinnell, IA |
| Harvard Medical School | research/science | Cambridge, MA |
| IMC Financial Markets | finance | Chicago, IL |
| Institute for In Vitro Sciences | research/development/science | Gaithersburg, MD |
| Integrated DNA Technologies | research/development/science | Coralville, IA |
| Kids Against Cancer Everywhere | healthcare | Lake Park, MN |
| Kuakini Medical Center | healthcare | Honolulu, HI |
| Learningworks: A Breakthrough Program | education | Minneapolis, MN |
| Lewis and Clark State Park | education | Onawa, IA |
| Lone Hawk Farm | agriculture | Longmont, CO |
| LovePop Cards | sales/marketing | Boston, MA |
| Maricopa Medical Examiner's Office | healthcare | Phoenix, AZ |
| McPhail Equine Performance Center | healthcare | East Lansing, MI |
| Michigan Clinical Outcomes Research and Reporting Program | healthcare | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Midwest Conference | communications | Grinnell, IA |
| Minnesota Zoo | research/development/science | St. Paul, MN |
| Monsanto | research/development/science | St. Louis, MO |
| Mt. Sinai School of Medicine | research/development/science | New York, NY |
| Nanofiber Solutions | research/science | Columbus, OH |
| Neighborhood HealthSource | healthcare | Minneapolis, MN |
| Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research | healthcare | Accra, Ghana |
| Northwestern University Transplant Outcomes Research Collaborative (NUTORC) | healthcare | Chicago, IL |
| Office of Utilities Regulation | business administration/management | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | computing/info systems | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Promega Corportion | research/development/science | Madison, WI |
| Respite Connection | healthcare | Des Moines, IA |
| Scanwell | business administration/management | Elk Grove, IL |
| Solaid International Inc. | education | Kampot, Cambodia |
| St. Alphonsus | healthcare | Boise, ID |
| St. Francis Medical Center | healthcare | Honolulu, HI |
| Stanford Institute for General Management | business administration/management | Stanford, CA |
| State Key Laboratory of Natural & Biomimetic Drugs of Peking University | research/development/science | Beijing, China |
| Teknova | research/development/science | San Francisco, CA |
| The Red Barn | healthcare | Leeds, AL |
| The Women's Collective | healthcare | Washington, DC |
| United States Department of Agriculture | research/development/science | Ames, IA |
| University of Michigan | research/science | Ann Arbor, MI |
| University of Pennsylvania Hospital | healthcare | Philadelphia, PA |
| USC School of Pharmacy | research/development/science | Los Angeles, CA |
| Venice Family Clinic | healthcare | Santa Monica, CA |
| Washington University in St. Louis | healthcare | St. Louis, MO |
| Washington University in St. Louis | research/development/science | St. Louis, MO |
Research
78%
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Research Data
| Organization | Field | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow Neurological Institute | molecular and neurobiological behavior of nicotinic receptors | Phoenix, AZ |
| Boston Children’s Hospital | neurobiology | Boston, MA |
| Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Science | salicylic acid role in plant defense responses | Ithaca, NY |
| Cornell University | plant pathogen responses to chemical stresses | Ithaca, NY |
| Creighton University | Pseudomyxoma peritonei | Omaha, NE |
| Duke University | public health | San Jose, Costa Rica |
| Feinberg School of Medicine | epidemiology of parainfluenza in hospitalized adults | Chicago, IL |
| Harvard University | biochemistry | Cambridge, MA |
| Harvard University | diagnostic assays | Cambridge, MA |
| Harvard University School of Medicine | gene expression in T cells | Cambridge, MA |
| Kansas State University | not specified | Manhattan, KS |
| Mayo Clinic | gastroenterology | Rochester, MN |
| Mayo Clinic | hematology | Rochester, MN |
| McGovern Medical School | stroke | Houston, TX |
| Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory | role of AKT in early embryonic development | Mount Desert Island, ME |
| National Institutes of Health | characterization of HSCs expanding in vivo | Bethesda, MD |
| National Institutes of Health | neuroscience | Bethesda, MD |
| National Institutes of Health | pregnancy malaria | Bethesda, MD |
| Ohio State University | chemistry | Columbus, OH |
| Ohio State University | molecular genetics | Columbus, OH |
| Oregon Health & Science University | neuroscience | Portland, OR |
| Oregon Health and Science University | neuroscience | Portland, OR |
| Organization for Tropical Studies | intestinal parasites among indigenous migrant coffee plantation workers | Costa Rica |
| Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research | healthcare | Davenport, IA |
| Partners In Health | healthcare | Boston, MA |
| Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center | metabolic genetics | College Station, PA |
| Rigshospitalet Cardiology Department | microRNAs as a method of risk stratification | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | science education and equity | Rochester, NY |
| The University of Alabama | free radical biology, cancer biology, and mitochondrial metabolism | Birmingham, AL |
| University of Arizona | yeast genetics | Tucson, AZ |
| University of California | biomedicine | Los Angeles, CA |
| University of California | computer science | La Jolla, CA |
| University of Chicago | cancer biology | Chicago, IL |
| University of Chicago | gene targeting cancer therapy | Chicago, IL |
| University of Cincinnati | biomedicine | Cincinnati, OH |
| University of Illinois | biophysics and physiology | Chicago, IL |
| University of Illinois | rehabilitation science | Chicago, IL |
| University of Iowa | biomedicine | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | dermatology/neuroscience | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Michigan | diabetes | Ann Arbor, MI |
| University of Michigan | medicine | Ann Arbor, MI |
| University of Michigan | obesity, diabetes, and bariatric surgery | Ann Arbor, MI |
| University of Minnesota | biomedical sciences | Minneapolis, MN |
| University of Minnesota | effects of antioxidant on muscle | Minneapolis, MN |
| University of Missouri | biochemistry | Columbia, MO |
| University of Missouri | gene expression in D. melanogaster | Columbia, MO |
| University of Missouri | neurobiology | Columbia , MO |
| University of Nebraska | DNA cloning | Lincoln, NE |
| University of Nebraska | enzymatic biochemistry | Lincoln, NE |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | acute myeloid leukemia | Omaha, NE |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | DDMPR isolation and characterization | Omaha, NE |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | HIV disease pathology of cardiac tissue | Omaha, NE |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | protein expression in thermal bacteria | Omaha, NE |
| University of New Mexico | microbial fuel cells | Albuquerque, NM |
| USDA-Agriculture Research Service | environmental science | Ames, IA |
| Washington University in St. Louis | diabetes and its effects on peripheral arterial disease | St. Louis, MO |
| Wayne State University School of Medicine | genomics | Detroit, MI |
| Xiamen University | chemistry | Xiamen, China |
Service
66%
Off-Campus Study
45%