Life & Health Sciences

Science + Health Careers: Advance Discovery & Wellbeing

Ignite your vision at Illinois Tech, building strong theoretical foundations and gaining practical, hands-on experience through our Elevate program. Chicago’s robust healthcare ecosystem and leading research institutions provide an ideal environment for launching careers at the vital intersection of science, health, and technology.

Impactful Career Paths

  • Research Scientist: Conduct cutting-edge investigations in biology, chemistry, or physics.
  • Biomedical Researcher: Study biological systems to advance medical treatments and technologies.
  • Food Scientist: Develop and improve food products, ensuring safety and quality.
  • Laboratory Technician/Manager: Oversee lab operations and conduct critical analytical testing.
  • Pharmaceutical Scientist: Research and develop new medications and therapies.
  • Healthcare Data Analyst: Apply data science to enhance healthcare outcomes and operations.
  • Public Health Specialist: Address community health issues through impactful research and interventions.
  • Medical Technology Developer: Create innovative devices and systems for diagnosis and treatment.
  • Scientific Consultant: Provide specialized scientific expertise to diverse industries and organizations.

Essential Skills for Success

Technical Prowess: Master laboratory techniques, research methodology, data collection and statistical analysis, scientific instrumentation, technical reporting, regulatory compliance, and health informatics.

Transferable Strengths: Hone critical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, scientific communication, collaboration, project management, ethical reasoning, and cross-disciplinary thinking.

Illinois Tech’s science and health programs, combined with Elevate experiences, develop both the technical expertise and professional skills needed to excel in these diverse and evolving fields.

Chicago: Your Discovery Launchpad

Chicago offers exceptional opportunities for science and health professionals:

  • Leading Medical Centers: Access to Northwestern Medicine, University of Chicago Medicine, Rush University Medical Center.
  • Research Institutions: Engage with Argonne National Laboratory, Fermilab, and the Chicago Biomedical Consortium.
  • Pharmaceutical Companies: Explore opportunities with AbbVie, Baxter, Abbott Laboratories.
  • Food Industry Leaders: Connect with Kraft Heinz, ADM, PepsiCo, and numerous food technology startups.
  • Innovation Centers: Discover MATTER (health technology incubator) and The Hatchery (food innovation center).

Take Action: Launch Your Career

Connect with Career Services for essential resources:

  • Resume & Cover Letter Guides: Craft compelling application materials.
  • Graduate School Application Assistance: Navigate the path to advanced degrees.
  • Laboratory Interview Preparation: Excel in technical lab interviews.
  • Career Exploration Tools: Discover diverse pathways within science and health.
  • Alumni Mentoring Program: Connect with experienced professionals in the field.

Schedule an appointment with a career advisor today to discuss your specific science or health career goals and create a personalized plan for success.

While welcoming students from most majors, these fields align closely with programs in the Biological, Chemical, and Physical Sciences, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, and Chemical and Biological Engineering departments.

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Undergraduate Career Outcomes

Career Outcomes

Illinois Tech graduates are in high demand. See what our graduates are doing within six months of graduation

Career Services tracks career outcomes on an annual basis through a survey known as First Destination. This data refers to the post-graduation status of students within six months of graduation and provides a snapshot view of the success undergraduates obtain.

For the 2023 class, surveys were collected from 94% of graduates.

Graduates of Illinois Tech pursue a wide variety of industries and positions in leading companies and organizations, and Career Services strongly believes that engaging in internships, research, study abroad, and student organizations are practices that lead to post-graduation success. For additional information or questions, please get in touch with Illinois Tech Career Services at careerservices@iit.edu and review our collection and reporting methodology.

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The vast majority of our graduates obtained full-time employment or decided to continue their education through graduate studies.

Learn more about the percentages of our graduates employed full-time, part-time, in graduate school, serving in the military, or pursuing volunteer opportunities.