Our Career Test will show you the best careers for you in under 15 minutes
 


 

Job Description and Jobs for:
- "Biochemist"

Research or study chemical composition and processes of living organisms that affect vital processes such as growth and aging to determine chemical actions and effects on organisms such as the action of foods, drugs, or other substances on body functions and tissues.
Holland / RIASEC Career Code:  I-R-C        SOC:  19-1021.01

Scroll down for the rest of this job description...


What do you want to do now?


1) Discover careers based on your interests...

2) See which careers match your personality and why...

career changer - blond with glasses


For "Biochemist" Jobs, Click Here


Job Tasks for: "Biochemist"

Studies chemistry of living processes, such as cell development, breathing and digestion, and living energy changes, such as growth, aging, and death.

Researches methods of transferring characteristics, such as resistance to disease, from one organism to another.

Examines chemical aspects of formation of antibodies, and researches chemistry of cells and blood corpuscles.

Develops and executes tests to detect disease, genetic disorders, or other abnormalities.

Develops and tests new drugs and medications used for commercial distribution.

Design and build laboratory equipment needed for special research projects.

Analyzes foods to determine nutritional value and effects of cooking, canning, and processing on this value.

Cleans, purifies, refines, and otherwise prepares pharmaceutical compounds for commercial distribution.

Prepares reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes.

Develops methods to process, store, and use food, drugs, and chemical compounds.

Isolates, analyzes, and identifies hormones, vitamins, allergens, minerals, and enzymes, and determines their effects on body functions.

Researches and determines chemical action of substances, such as drugs, serums, hormones, and food on tissues and vital processes.



Why are you looking for job descriptions?

Are you looking for a better job?

Do you want help to jump start your career change?

What if you could talk to an expert about your career?

Are you researching a career or trying to decide on a new career?

 


Knowledge Requirements for: "Biochemist"

Chemistry -- Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Biology -- Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Mathematics -- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Are you sure that being a "Biochemist" is the best career for you?


Our Career Interest Test and Free Personality Test will show you which careers match your interests and personality.


Skill Requirements for: "Biochemist"

Science -- Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Active Learning -- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Mathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems.

Writing -- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Complex Problem Solving -- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Quality Control Analysis -- Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.


Frustrated business man sitting on steps

Economy Got You Down? Me Too...

Just to do something different, we are giving away 2 FREE Career Interest Tests (CiT) this month.

Drawing will be the first day of next month. We will notify winners by email.

Sign Up Now To Win A Free Career Interest Test
(a $24.95 value)



Ability Requirements for: "Biochemist"

Inductive Reasoning -- The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Deductive Reasoning -- The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Information Ordering -- The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Written Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Memorization -- The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.

Category Flexibility -- The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

Number Facility -- The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.




See the Educational Requirements for "Biochemist"



Job Activities for: "Biochemist"

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Documenting/Recording Information -- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Processing Information -- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Analyzing Data or Information -- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge -- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Controlling Machines and Processes -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Making Decisions and Solving Problems -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others -- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.


You already know you can achieve greater career success and happiness when you are doing the right type of work....

But did you know that a Career Interest Test and a Personality Test can show you what the right type of work for you is? (It really does work. CareerPlanner has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company Magazine, and What Color is Your Parachute?. We know what we are doing.)




 

The CareerPlanner
Job & Career Newsletter
First Name:
Last Name:
Email:
Password:
6 to 10 characters
Sign Up For Our Free
CareerPlanner Newsletter
Hear about the latest in:
- Job Opportunities
- Best Career Advice
- Career Direction
- Personality Tests
- Career Interest Tests
 

End Of Job Description for: "Biochemist"

 




quant serve