Chemical Engineering
What does a Chemical Engineer do?
What does a Chemical Engineer do?
A Chemical Engineer uses chemistry, physics, math and engineering knowledge to identify and solve complex problems.
How does Chemical Engineering connect to biofabrication?
How does Chemical Engineering connect to biofabrication?
Chemical engineers create hydrogels - water-based materials that are mixed with chemical compounds - which are often used as scaffolds in tissue engineering. The water content in hydrogels is conducive to cell survival and growth.
What it takes:
What it takes:
Analytical Thinking
Dependability
Integrity
Personal Effort
Quick Facts:
Quick Facts:
Median Salary: $104,910/year ($50.44/hour)
Education required: Bachelor’s Degree
On-the-job training: none
Job Outlook: 6% growth
Skills needed:
Skills needed:
Science
Complex Problem Solving
Design
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision
Math