Jobs in polymer science and tech?

Answer 1

Globally, the plastics and polymer industry has emerged as a major sector of growth. Demands from a variety of industries such as those of the transport sector, household appliances and goods, packaging and electricity and telecommunication have enhanced research and production, hence creating employment in all sectors of the industry.

Almost everything we wear and almost everything we carry in our pocket or bag is made of polymers. So polymer and plastics will make an excellent career. Opportunities for work exist in technological applications, R & D, production and marketing in industries that use these materials or those engaged in the production of synthetic fibres and textiles, synthetic rubber, plastics, household goods etc.

Chemical engineering is the father of polymer engineering, which involves designing of processes and equipment for producing new and different types of synthetic material.

Anyone intending to enter the area of Plastics / Polymers Technology should study Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at the class 12 level.