I obtained a degree in Biochemistry and am currently using it in a Safety capacity. I am the Lab Safety Coordinator for a large university and am in charge of the safety in over 40 labs. I am required to approve chemical orders, discuss appropriate personal protective equipment with labs, maintain chemical inventories, help with basic chemical needs, etc. A career such as this is one that is dynamic and interesting...I never have two days that are the same. I would recommend this career to a person with a strong foundation in the sciences. I don't see a lot of drawbacks for me at this point.
Dentists have one of the highest suicide rates of all professions. Their rate of suicide is 6.64 times greater than the rest of the working population.
