Chemistry It is the science which studies matter, its composition and properties, transformations and combinations.

The chemist analyzes substances and compounds, identify its properties and physicochemical characteristics such as elasticity, resistance and toxicity. Investigates how the compounds react to changes in pressure and temperature, among other factors. Chemical industries, for example, researches and creates new materials, controls and supervises the production and quality testing applies. Among its responsibilities are also developing projects of industrial plants and equipment maintenance. The labor market Investments in the Brazilian chemical industry should reach 167 billion dollars by 2020, creating over 2 million jobs, according to a study by the Association of Chemical Industries (Abiquim). Several reasons lead to this favorable outlook, including the country's economic growth, the discovery of pre-salt and also the versatility of this professional. "The chemistry is very vast area, from dyeing clothes and food additives have CDs to the chemical. Not to mention the area of forensics, who has advanced greatly, and in the control environment, " explains Professor Marcia Guekezian, coordinator of the course Mackenzie, So Paulo. Thus, it can act in different types of industries such as food, fuel development based on renewable sources, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, agroindustrial and fashion, or even working on solutions to mitigate climate change. The environmental area is the one that has the highest expectations. Large companies such as Mercedes-Benz, have a special department to take care of water reuse. But there is the possibility of working with companies that provide services for large industries or even as a standalone. The industrial regions of southern and southeastern concentrate most of the vacancies. But tax incentives have led many companies to the Northeast, signaling with great prospects. For those who wish to teaching, the demand is also large. As there is a shortage of professionals to teach in Elementary Schools and Middle, other licensees, such as biologists and engineers, occupying the vacancies. Activities performed Education Teach in Elementary Education, Middle and Upper. Environment Developing and monitoring techniques to treat industrial waste, to prevent or reduce water pollution, air and soil. Search Working in universities, research institutes, industry and government agencies, producing testing and publishing scientific papers. Forensic Chemistry Work in the area of expertise, conducting tests from evidence such as fingerprints and chemicals needed to solve crimes. Industrial Chemistry Developing products and technologies to industry. Evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of manufacturing processes and manage the production line, coordinating the installation and maintenance of equipment. Improving products that undergo chemical treatment. In the food industry, seeking to improve the flavor, aroma and food preservation. In weaving, test and deploy materials, textures and colors in fabrics.

Pros and Cons of the Profession The pros are never going to be unemployed as a professor of chemistry, because most people do not choose because of the difficulty and effort it requires. The counter is that when working in a company or industry, it is common to work only until a certain age, due to the renewal of knowledge and also for health risks.