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__Chemical Engineer__ Chemical engineers take scientific principles and apply them to practical situations to help bring about change in physical matter by means of physical and chemical processes. The field of chemical engineering has many different job applications. Chemical engineers can design machines and processes to produce chemical affects such as refining oil. They can also oversee the construction, operation, and maintenance of machinery, monitor chemical processes taking place, and develop new products and safety testing techniques. Most chemical engineers work for manufacturing companies in offices, plants, and labs. Almost all chemical engineers have a regular eight to nine hour work week. The median salary for a chemical engineer is $65,000, but their salary can range from $54,000 to $130,000. Some chemical engineers have acquired only a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, however, many opt for a master’s degree or Ph.D. in chemical engineering required for advanced research positions. With a master’s degree or Ph.D., they pay grade also increases. In order to be a certified chemical engineer, one must also be a registered professional engineer. Chemical engineering is a good career choice because of the all of the jobs offered in this field of study. There are many different types of jobs that can be done at many different types of places. The demand for chemical engineers is constantly increasing and there will always be a demand for people in this line of work.