The list below is not exhaustive and there are more possibilities that you can pursue with your degree. Some of the positions mentioned in the list (*) may require additional training and/or certification to join the occupation.
We also recommend attending a speaker series, speaking with organizations at a career fair or employer information session, and finding job shadow or mentorship opportunities to get many more ideas.
You can find out about career fairs, mixers, job shadowing, and mentoring programs the Career Centre offers on our website and on campusBRIDGE.
Do you need additional training or education in this field to pursue a specific position? Determine if there are additional requirements in Alberta by looking for an occupation on Certifications in Alberta.
List of NOC Occupational Choices
Management Occupations
- Brewmasters (0911)
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
- Biochemistry laboratory technicians (2211)
- Biochemistry research scientists* (2112)
- Biochemists* (2112)
- Biologists and related scientists (2121)
- Food products inspectors (2222)
- Quality control chemists (2112)
Health occupations
- Biochemistry technologists - medical laboratory (3211)
- Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants (3212)
- Optometrists* (3121)
- Specialist physicians* (3111)
Occupations in education, law and social, community, and government services
- Biochemistry professors - university* (4011)
- Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants, and program officers (4161)
- Patent agents (4161)
- Technology transfer officers (4161)
Occupations in art, culture, recreation, and sport
- Technical writers (5121)
Sales and service occupations
- Food products sales representatives (6411)
Occupations in manufacturing and utilities
- Supervisors food, beverage, and associated products processing (9213)
- Testers and graders, food, beverage, and associated products processing (9465)
NOC numbers are also searchable in a variety of career-related databases such as the Job Bank, and the Alberta Learning and Information Service’s (ALIS) OCCInfo (occupational profiles for Alberta) and Wages and Salaries (Alberta salary information).