Biochemist
- Unlock the secrets of life by exploring the chemistry of living organisms.
- Advance medicine and technology through groundbreaking biochemical research.
- Discover how substances affect life processes, from cells to entire organisms.
💰 Earn $97K-$159K
📚 Doctoral or Professional Degree
Overview
Study the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.Scoop
Doctoral or Professional Degree
Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)
Day-to-Day
- Share research findings by writing scientific articles or by making presentations at scientific conferences.
- Teach or advise undergraduate or graduate students or supervise their research.
- Study physical principles of living cells or organisms and their electrical or mechanical energy, applying methods and knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, or biology.
- Manage laboratory teams or monitor the quality of a team's work.
- Develop new methods to study the mechanisms of biological processes.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Working with my hands
- Thinking and problem solving
- Being creative or artistic
You are skilled in 💫
- Science
- Complex Problem Solving
- Writing
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
You value 🙏
- Job security
- Accomplishing things
- Receiving recognition
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