Biological Chemistry
First Destinations
First Destinations
This graph illustrates the first destinations of recent alumni from the last four graduating classes. Details for each of these categories can be found below.
- 47% Employment
- 34% Graduate School
- 1% Post-Graduate Service
- 9% Fellowships
- 0% Continuing Education
- 9% 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
- Boston, MA
- Iowa City, IA
- Madison, WI
- Minneapolis & St. Paul, MN
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 |
|---|---|
| Broad Institute | research associate |
| Corteva Agriscience | associate investigator |
| Mayo Clinic | clinical lab technician |
| Mississippi Department of Marine Resources | resource management intern |
| Science From Scientists | assistant science educator |
| University of Wisconsin | clinical research coordinator |
| Washington University in St. Louis | postbaccalaureate researcher |
Biological Chemistry
Employment Data
| Employer | Position | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Health Network Research Institute | research assistant | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Allina Health | pathology technician | St. Paul, MN |
| Allina Health | patient care technician | Cottage Grove, MN |
| Aspirus Health | medical scribe | Kronenwetter, WI |
| BioBridge Global | quality control specialist | Ellenwood, GA |
| Boston Children's Hospital | research assistant | Boston, MA |
| Broad Institute | research associate | Cambridge, MA |
| CAMP4 Therapeutics | research associate | Boston, MA |
| Cleveland Clinic | medical scribe | Cleveland, OH |
| Columbia University | research assistant | New York, NY |
| Corteva Agriscience | associate investigator | Indianapolis, IN |
| Eurofins BioPharma | assistant scientist I, residue chemistry | Columbia, MO |
| Georgia Eye Institute | ophthalmic technician | Savannah, GA |
| Guardant Health | biospecimen associate | San Francisco, CA |
| Harvard University | research assistant | Cambridge, MA |
| Helsinki Wolverines | defensive tackle | Helsinki, Finland |
| Jamesburg Dental Care | dental assistant | Jamesburg, NJ |
| LifeLine Ambulance | EMT | Chicago, IL |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | laboratory research technician | Boston, MA |
| Mathnasium of Oceanside | mathematics instructor | Oceanside, CA |
| Mayflower Community | certified nursing assistant | Grinnell, IA |
| Mayo Clinic | clinical lab technician | Rochester, MN |
| Mayo Clinic | graduate research appointment | Rochester, MN |
| Michigan Clinical Outcomes Research & Reporting Program | student manager | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Michigan Medicine | clinical research assistant | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Mississippi Department of Marine Resources | resource management intern | Biloxi, MS |
| MIT | technical associate | Cambridge, MA |
| Mt. Carmel Nursing Home | unit aide/LNA | Manchester, NH |
| NERA Economic Consulting | research associate | Los Angeles, CA |
| Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine | research technologist | Chicago, IL |
| OMIC USA Inc | extraction chemist | Portland, OR |
| Penn Wharton Budget Model | research data analyst | Philadelphia, PA |
| Planned Parenthood | health center associate | Eden Prairie, MN |
| ProScribe | medical scribe | Tacoma, WA |
| Red Bull | category development associate | Bentonville, AR |
| Science From Scientists | assistant science educator | Woburn, MA |
| ScribeAmerica | medical scribe | Minneapolis, MN |
| Silver Lake Research Corporation | research associate | Irwindale, CA |
| Smilegate RPG | assistant manager, global design | Seoul, Republic of Korea |
| SSM Health | emergency medical technician | Madison, WI |
| ThermoFisher Scientific | assistant scientist | Middleton, WI |
| United States Army | avionics mechanic | Atlanta, GA |
| University of British Columbia | research technician | Vancouver, Canada |
| University of California | junior specialist | San Francisco, CA |
| University of California | lab assistant | Berkeley, CA |
| University of California | research specialist | San Francisco, CA |
| University of Chicago | research technician | Chicago, IL |
| University of Florida | postbaccalaureate research fellow | Gainesville, FL |
| University of Iowa | research assistant | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | research intern | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | sterilization tech | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics | research intern | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Michigan | research assistant | Ann Arbor, MI |
| University of Minnesota | researcher | Minneapolis, MN |
| University of Pennsylvania | researcher | Philadelphia, PA |
| University of Pittsburgh | research intern | Pittsburgh, PA |
| University of Puerto Rico | postbaccalaureate researcher | San Juan, PR |
| University of Wisconsin | clinical research coordinator | Madison, WI |
| US Mantech | translator | Atlanta, GA |
| Washington University in St. Louis | postbaccalaureate researcher | St. Louis, MO |
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!
- 29% Completely
- 64% Moderately
- 7% Slightly
- 0% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University | MA | biotechnology |
| Emory University | MN | nursing |
| Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences | PhD | immunology |
| Southern Illinois University | DDS | dentistry |
| University of California | MD/MPH | medicine/public health |
| University of Kansas | PhD | chemistry |
| University of Wisconsin | PhD | biomedical engineering |
Biological Chemistry
Graduate Schools Data
| Institution | Degree | Field of Study | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT Still University | DO | medicine | Kirksville, MO |
| Bar Ilan University & University of Lisbon | MSc | brain & data science | Tel Avi, Israel & Lisbon, Portugal |
| Brown University | MPH | epidemiology | Providence, RI |
| Columbia University | MA | biotechnology | New York, NY |
| Des Moines University | DO | medicine | Des Moines, IA |
| Emory University | MN | nursing | Atlanta, GA |
| Kansas City University | DO | medicine | Kansas City, MO |
| Lewis University | MS | chemistry | Romeoville, IL |
| Loyola University | PhD | biomedical sciences | Maywood, IL |
| Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences | PhD | immunology | Rochester, MN |
| Mercy University | BSN | nursing | Des Moines, IA |
| Midwestern University | DO | osteopathic medicine | Downers Grove, IL |
| Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine | MD | medicine | Auburn Hills, MI |
| Purdue University | PhD | biomedical engineering | West Lafayette, IN |
| Shenandoah University | MS-PAS | physician assistant studies | Leesburg, VA |
| Southern Illinois University | DDS | dentistry | Alton, IL |
| Southern Illinois University | MBS | biomedical science | Carbondale, IL |
| Texas State University | MBA/MHA | healthcare administration | San Antonio, TX |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso Paul Foster School of Medicine | MD | medicine | El Paso, TX |
| University of Arizona | PhD | biochemistry | Tucson, AZ |
| University of California | MD/MPH | medicine/public health | Los Angeles, CA |
| University of Edinburgh | BVM&S | veterinary medicine | Edinburgh, UK |
| University of Georgia | PhD | integrative life sciences | Athens, GA |
| University of Iowa | MD | medicine | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | MPH | epidemiology | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | MS | biomedical engineering | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | MS | finance | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | PhD | chemistry | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | PhD | integrative biology | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | PhD | neuroscience | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Kansas | PhD | biochemistry | Lawrence, KS |
| University of Kansas | PhD | chemistry | Lawrence, KS |
| University of Maryland | DPT | healthcare | Baltimore, MD |
| University of Minnesota | MSN | nursing | Minneapolis, MN |
| University of North Dakota | MD | medicine | Grand Forks, ND |
| University of Oklahoma | MD | medicine | Oklahoma City, OK |
| University of Oklahoma | PharmD | pharmacy | Oklahoma City, OK |
| University of Washington | MS | biostatistics | Seattle, WA |
| University of Wisconsin | PhD | biomedical engineering | Madison, WI |
| University of Wisconsin | PhD | chemistry | Madison, WI |
| Western University of Health Sciences | DO | medicine | Pomona, CA |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | PhD | chemistry | Worcester, MA |
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.
69%
69% 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
- Peace Corps
Biological Chemistry
Service Data
| Organization | Location |
|---|---|
| Peace Corps | Dakar, Senegal |
Fellowships
Fellowships
Grinnell has a rich history of producing recipients of some of the most prestigious post-graduate fellowships and awards.
Organization
- The Fulbright Program
- National Institutes of Health
Biological Chemistry
Fellowships Data
| Organization | Location |
|---|---|
| The Fulbright Program | Lausanne, Switzerland |
| National Institutes of Health | Bethesda, MD |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center | Dallas, TX |
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
30%
Biological Chemistry
Internships Data
| Organization | Field | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Abbvie | research/science | Chicago, IL |
| ACLU of Texas | law/legal services | remote |
| Advocate Aurora Healthcare | healthcare | Chicago, IL |
| The Advocates | social services | Ketchum, ID |
| AHS Sherman Medical Center | healthcare | Sherman, TX |
| Baylor College of Medicine | research/science | Houston , TX |
| Bethesda Physical Therapy | healthcare | Bethesda, MD |
| BioXFEL NSF Science & Technology Center | research/science | Buffalo, NY |
| Breakthrough Houston | education | Houston, TX |
| Consumer Federation of America | government/public policy | remote |
| The Cyprus Institute | research/science | Nicosia, Cyprus |
| European Environmental Bureau | environment/sustainability | Vienna, Austria |
| Everyone Can Code | computing/technology | Chicago, IL |
| General Evaluation Pathology Centre | healthcare | Vancouver, Canada |
| Good Neighbors, Chile | education | Santiago, Chile |
| Grinnell-Newburg Middle School | education | Grinnell, IA |
| Hangzhou Normal University | research/science | Hangzhou, China |
| Howard University | healthcare | Washington, DC |
| IES ABroad | healthcare | Cape Town, South Africa |
| IES Abroad | healthcare | Santiago, Chile |
| IES Abroad | healthcare | Santiago, Chile |
| Institute for Marine Mammal Studies | research/science | Gulfport, MS |
| Integrity Testing Laboratories | research/science | Oklahoma City, OK |
| Jurabek Laboratories | research/science | Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
| Kemin Industries | research/science | Des Moines, IA |
| KSB Hospital | healthcare | Dixon, IL |
| Loyola University | research/science | Chicago, IL |
| Mayo Clinic | healthcare | Rochester, MN |
| Mercy Health Clinic | healthcare | Gaithersburg, MD |
| Minnesota Valley Testing Labs | environment/sustainability | New Ulm, MN |
| NAHUDA Women's Reproductive Clinic | healthcare | Lalitpur, Nepal |
| NeuraMetrix, Inc. | data science/analytics | San Francisco, CA |
| Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation | research/science | Oklahoma City, OK |
| Seattle Children's Hospital | research/science | Seattle, IA |
| Spark-Y | education | Minneapolis, MN |
| Spark-Y | environment/sustainability | Minneapolis, MN |
| St. Francis Manor | healthcare | Grinnell, IA |
| Summer Health Professions Education Program | healthcare | Houston, TX |
| Summer Health Professions Education Program | healthcare | Omaha, NE |
| Summer Health Professions EducationProgram | healthcare | Iowa City, IA |
| U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service | environment/sustainability | Burnet, TX |
| U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service | environment/sustainability | Lamar, PA |
| University of Georgia | research/science | Athens, GA |
| University of Iowa | research/science | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Minnesota | research/science | Minneapolis, MN |
| University of Nebraska | healthcare | Omaha, NE |
| University of Nevada | research/science | Reno, NV |
| University of Oxford | research/science | Nicosia, Cyprus |
| Vivo Foundation | education | Chicago, IL |
| Yale University | research/science | New Haven, CT |
Research
78%
Biological Chemistry
Research Data
| Organization | Field | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | T cells and COPD | Houston, TX |
| Boston College | cardiac cell regeneration | Boston, MA |
| Caltech | geochemistry | Pasadena, CA |
| Coe College Wilderness Field Station | field biology | Ely, MN |
| Emory University | environmental physical sciences | Atlanta, GA |
| Fox Chase Cancer Center | RNA | Philadelphia, PA |
| Hormel Institute | structural biology | Austin, MN |
| Hubei University | microbiology | Wuhan, China |
| Huntington Medical Research Institutes | immunology | Pasadena, CA |
| The Jackson Laboratory | immunology | Bar Harbor, ME |
| The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine | breast cancer genomics | Farmington, CT |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | heart & liver regeneration | Boston, MA |
| Mayo Clinic | neurosurgery | Rochester, MN |
| Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences | immunology | Rochester, MN |
| Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences | immunology | Rochester, MN |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | glioblastoma immunotherapy | Houston, TX |
| National Institutes of Health | malaria pathogenesis | Bethesda, MD |
| Northwestern University | transplant research | Evanston, IL |
| Oregon Health & Science University | autism genetics | Portland, OR |
| OSF Healthcare | perceptions of physician compassion | remote |
| Princeton University | neuroscience | Princeton, NJ |
| Purdue University | biophysics | West Lafeyette, IN |
| Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine | biomedical science | Stratford, NJ |
| Sanford Research | molecular biology | Sioux Falls, SD |
| School for Field Studies | large felid distribution | Paro, Bhutan |
| Stanford University | biochemistry | Stanford, CA |
| Tribhuvan University | viral gene sequencing | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| University of California | molecular neuroscience | San Francisco, CA |
| University of California | pathology | San Francisco, CA |
| University of Illinois | health disparities | Chicago, IL |
| University of Iowa | drug development | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | gut microbiome in multiple sclerosis patients | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | immunology | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | migraine & CGRP pain mouse model | Iowa City, MD |
| University of Iowa | morphological indicators of osteoarthritis | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | urology | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Michigan | cardiovascular health | Ann Arbor, MI |
| University of Minnesota | Alzheimer’s & mitochondrial dysfunction | Minneapolis, MN |
| University of Minnesota | immunology | Minneapolis, MN |
| University of Missouri | computational neuroscience | Columbia, MO |
| University of Missouri | neurology | Columbia, MO |
| University of Missouri | pulmonary fibrosis | Columbia, MO |
| University of Nebraska | nutrition in pregnancy and preeclampsia | Omaha, NE |
| University of North Carolina | neuroscience | Chapel Hill, NC |
| University of Pittsburgh | molecular pharmacology | Pittsburgh, PA |
| University of Tennessee | membrane protein pore formation | Knoxville, TN |
| University of Vilnius | neuroscience | Vilnius, Lithuania |
| University of Wisconsin | immuno-oncology | Madison, WI |
| University of Wisconsin | lipidomics | Madison, WI |
| University of Wisconsin | neighborhood architecture & culture | Milwaukee, WI |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center | systems biology / microbiology | Dallas, TX |
| Washington University in St. Louis | development of anthelminthic compounds | St. Louis, MO |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | membrane biophysics | Worcester, MA |
Service
72%
Off-Campus Study
47%