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.
- 44% Employment
- 37% Graduate School
- 6% Post-Graduate Service
- 11% Fellowships
- 2% 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
- Des Moines, IA
- Iowa City, IA
- Minneapolis & St. Paul, MN
- 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 |
| National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences | biomedical research fellow |
| University of Chicago Department of Surgery | research specialist |
| University of Michigan Health System | research assistant |
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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 |
| Gemological Institute of America | diamond grader | New York, NY |
| Goshen Community Schools | substitute teacher | Goshen, IN |
| Indiana University Health | research technician | Indianapolis, IN |
| Integrated Dermatology 19th Street | medical assistant | Washington, DC |
| Japan Exchange Teaching (JET) Program | alternate language teacher | Nara, Japan |
| Kaiser Permanente | intern | Portland, OR |
| National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences | biomedical research fellow | Research Triangle Park, NC |
| Premier Care Clinic Ltd. | laboratory analyst | Des Moines, IA |
| 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 |
| StepStone Group | analyst | San Diego, CA |
| Teach for America | science teacher | Miami, FL |
| 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 | research assistant | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | research assistant | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | postbaccalaureate researcher | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | research intern | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Michigan Health System | research assistant | Ann Arbor, MI |
| 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 |
| Washington University in St. Louis | research tech | St. Louis, MO |
| Washington University in St. Louis | laboratory technician | St. Louis, MO |
| 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!
- 47% Completely
- 18% Moderately
- 29% Slightly
- 6% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | PhD | biochemistry |
| Duke University | PhD | chemistry |
| Johns Hopkins University | MD | medicine |
| University of Alabama | PhD | pathobiology and molecular medicine |
| University of Iowa | PhD | pharmacology |
| University of Iowa | DDS | dental medicine |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine | MD | medicine | Rochester, MI |
| Oregon Health and Science University | PhD | neuroscience | Portland, OR |
| 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 | MPH | community and behavioral health | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | PhD | pharmacology | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | MPH | epidemiology | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | DDS | dental medicine | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | DPT | physical therapy | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Ljubljana | MD | medicine | Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| University of Massachusetts | MD/PhD | medicine | Worcester, MA |
| University of Minnesota | MHA | healthcare administration | Minneapolis, MN |
| University of Minnesota | DVM | veterinary medicine | Minneapolis, MN |
| University of Minnesota | PhD | medicinal chemistry | Minneapolis, MN |
| 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 | PhD | cellular and molecular biology | St. Louis, MO |
| Washington University in St. Louis | MD/PhD | medicine/neurobiology | St. Louis, MO |
| Western Michigan University | MD | medicine | Kalamazoo, MI |
| Yale University | PhD | biological and biomedical sciences | 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.
88%
88% 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
- 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 |
| 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
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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
48%
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 |
| 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 |
| Connections, Inc. | education | Hopkins, MN |
| Cormorant for Kids | healthcare | Lake Park, MN |
| Denver Art Museum | creative/performing arts | Denver, CO |
| Feinberg School of Medicine | healthcare | Chicago, IL |
| Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education | healthcare | Tampa, FL |
| Grinnell College, Development and Alumni Relations | communications | Grinnell, IA |
| Grinnell Prize | research/development/science | Grinnell, IA |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center | healthcare | Grinnell, IA |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Neighborhood HealthSource | healthcare | Minneapolis, MN |
| Office of Utilities Regulation | business administration/management | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Promega Corporation | research/development/science | Madison, WI |
| Respite Connection | healthcare | Des Moines, IA |
| Scanwell | business administration/management | Elk Grove, IL |
| Solaid International Inc. | education | Kampot, Cambodia |
| 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 |
| USC School of Pharmacy | research/development/science | Los Angeles, CA |
| Venice Family Clinic | healthcare | Santa Monica, CA |
| Washington University in St. Louis | research/development/science | St. Louis, MO |
Research
80%
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Research Data
| Organization | Field | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | diagnostic assays | Cambridge, MA |
| Harvard University | biochemistry | Cambridge, MA |
| Harvard University School of Medicine | gene expression in T cells | Cambridge, MA |
| Kansas State University | (not specified) | Manhattan, KS |
| Mayo Clinic | hematology | Rochester, MN |
| Mayo Clinic | gastroenterology | Rochester, MN |
| Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory | AKT in early embryonic development | Mount Desert Island, ME |
| National Institutes of Health | neuroscience | Bethesda, MD |
| National Institutes of Health | characterization of HSCs expanding in vivo | 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 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 |
| Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center | metabolic genetics | College Station, PA |
| Rigshospitalet Cardiology Department | microRNAs as a method of risk stratification | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| The University of Alabama | free radical biology, cancer biology, and mitochondrial metabolism | Birmingham, AL |
| University of Arizona | yeast genetics | Tucson, AZ |
| University of Chicago | cancer biology | Chicago, IL |
| University of Cincinnati | biomedicine | Cincinnati, OH |
| University of Illinois | rehabilitation science | Chicago, IL |
| University of Illinois | biophysics and physiology | Chicago, IL |
| University of Iowa | dermatology/neuroscience | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Iowa | biomedicine | Iowa City, IA |
| 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 | neurobiology | Columbia, MO |
| University of Missouri | gene expression in D. melanogaster | Columbia, MO |
| University of Missouri | molecular biology/biochemistry | Columbia, MO |
| University of Nebraska | DNA cloning | Lincoln, NE |
| University of Nebraska | biochemistry - enzymes | Lincoln, NE |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | Acute Myeloid Leukemia | Omaha, NE |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | protein expression in thermal bacteria | Omaha, NE |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | DDMPR isolation and characterization | Omaha, NE |
| University of New Mexico | microbial fuel cells | Albuquerque, NM |
| USDA-Agriculture Research Service | environmental science | Ames, IA |
| Wayne State University School of Medicine | genomics | Detroit, MI |
| Xiamen University | chemistry | Xiamen, China |
Service
62%
Off-Campus Study
45%