Chemistry and Materials Science Seminar: Beyond The Lab - Non-Traditional Scientific Careers

Chemistry and Materials Science Seminar
Beyond The Lab: Non-Traditional Scientific Careers

Michael Nemergut
Retired – Vice President Global Commercial
Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemical Analysis Division
RIT Chemistry Alumnus ’87

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This seminar may be attended in person in 1174 Gosnell Hall or online via Zoom.

Mr. Nemergut will discuss his career arc after earning a undergraduate chemistry degree from RIT (‘87), providing insights into career opportunities for scientists, corporate culture, work/life balancing, business travel, etc.

Abstract:
Having graduated with a Chemistry degree from RIT, and working with scientific instrumentation companies for over 35 years in a broad range of roles from technical support to executive management, the seminar talk will provide an overview of the career opportunities for technically-oriented individuals beyond the traditional laboratory and R&D paths so often experienced by science and engineering graduates. Beyond covering my personal journey and key career path decision points, the talk will attempt to provide insight into the structure of a corporation, key functional areas and associated roles entailing technical aptitude with a relatively deeper review of commercially focused career options. There will also be a look at the practical side of career pathing including geographic scope, business travel, company types, timing, resources, as well as work/life balance considerations.

Speaker Bio:
Mike Nemergut joined the company in August 1989 when it was Thermo Electron, serving as a product marketing manager in the Thermo Environmental Instruments Inc. business. He was named International Marketing Manager in July 1993 and in 2002 was given responsibility for global marketing for the newly formed Air Quality Instruments (AQI) business. In March 2008, Mike was named vice president and general manager of AQI. Upon formation of the Environmental and Process Monitoring (EPM) business in March 2012, Mike became the VP Global Sales and Commercial Operations for this expanded operating unit. In June 2016, he assumed additional VP Global Sales and Commercial Operations responsibilities for the Portable Analytical Instruments (PAI) business resulting in nearly $400M of global revenue responsibility. From January 2017 through September 2020, Mike operated as the VP Global Commercial for the Chemical Analysis Division entailing a $900M portfolio serving a broad range of markets including, life sciences, environmental monitoring, process monitoring, food safety, mining, homeland security and metals production. Prior to joining Thermo Fisher, Nemergut served as product marketing manager for the Bausch & Lomb Analytical Products Division in Rochester, NY. Nemergut received a bachelor’s of science degree in Chemistry from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1987.

Intended Audience:
Undergraduates, graduates, experts. Those with interest in the topic.

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