Biochemists and Biophysicists
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.
20 alternate job titles:
Analytical Research Chemist
Biochemist
Biochemistry Scientist
Biological Chemist
Biophysicist
Biophysics Researcher
Clinical Biochemist
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Clinical Researcher
Forensic Toxicologist
Formulation Scientist
Molecular Biologist
Pharmaceutical Scientist
Physical Biochemist
Protein Biochemist
Protein Biochemistry Scientist
R&D Scientist (Research and Development Scientist)
Research Biochemist
Scientist
Toxicologist
Salary Information
Biochemists and Biophysicists: $103,650 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations. | Communication |
| Develop biological research methods. | Analysis |
| Research diseases or parasites. | Analysis |
| Research microbiological or chemical processes or structures. | Analysis |
| Analyze biological samples. | Analysis |
| Research genetic characteristics or expression. | Analysis |
| Research methods to improve food products. | Analysis |
| Design research studies to obtain scientific information. | Analysis |
| Supervise scientific or technical personnel. | Management |
| Develop new or advanced products or production methods. | Development |
| Prepare compounds or solutions for products or testing. | General |
| Instruct college students in physical or life sciences. | General |
| Set up laboratory or field equipment. | General |
| Write grant proposals. | General |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Extensible markup language XML | Enterprise application integration software |
| IBM SPSS Statistics | Analytical or scientific software |
| Linux | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Perl | Object or component oriented development software |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| SAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software |
| 3D graphics software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Accelrys Cerius2 | Analytical or scientific software |
| Accelrys FELIX | Analytical or scientific software |
| Accelrys Insight II | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Accelrys QAUNTA | Analytical or scientific software |
| Analysis and building software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Assisted model building with energy refinement AMBER | Analytical or scientific software |
| AutoQuant AutoDeblur | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Basic Local Alignment Search Tool BLAST | Analytical or scientific software |
| Carrier-mediated transport software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Chang Bioscience ToolKit | Analytical or scientific software |
| ChemInnovation Software Chem 4-D | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Chemistry at Harvard Molecular Mechanics CHARMm | Analytical or scientific software |
| Crystallography & NMR System (CNS) | Analytical or scientific software |
| Crystallography software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Dassault Systemes Abaqus | Analytical or scientific software |
| Docking and ligand binding software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Elsevier MDL ISIS/Draw | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Expression DNA and protein sequence software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Fujitsu BioMedCache | Analytical or scientific software |
| Fujitsu MOPAC | Analytical or scientific software |
| GE Healthcare ImageQuant TL | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| GEPASI | Analytical or scientific software |
| Gaussian software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Genetics computer group GSG software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Graphics software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Hodgkin-Huxley Model software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Intelligent Imaging Innovations SlideBook | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Internet browser software | Internet browser software |
| ItemTracker | Inventory management software |
| JustBio SeqPainter | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Laboratory information management system LIMS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Macroscopic diffusion software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Minitab | Analytical or scientific software |
| Molecular Devices Corporation MetaFluor | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Molecular Devices Corporation MetaMorph | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Molecular Networks GmbH Biochemical Pathways | Information retrieval or search software |
| Molecular Simulations WebLab ViewerPro | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Molecular simulation software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Multivariate statistical program MVSP software | Analytical or scientific software |
| PREMIER Biosoft Array Designer | Analytical or scientific software |
| Presentation software | Presentation software |
| Semichem AMPAC | Analytical or scientific software |
| Shrodinger Jaguar | Analytical or scientific software |
| Statistical software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Structure prediction software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Tripos SYBYL | Analytical or scientific software |
| Video analysis software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Voltage-gated ion channels software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Wavefunction Spartan | Analytical or scientific software |
| Wavefunction Titan | Analytical or scientific software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Yet another scientific artificial reality application YASARA software | Analytical or scientific software |
| ESRI What if? | Geographic information system |
| Golden Helix ChemTree | Data mining software |
| Golden Helix HelixTree | Data mining software |
| Sequence database software | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Andrology Laboratory Scientist | AAB - Board of Registry | Not Available |
| Approved Chemist | American Oil Chemists Society | Not Available |
| Chemical Hygiene Officer | National Registry of Certified Chemists | Not Available |
| Clinical Biochemical Genetics | American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics | Not Available |
| Clinical Chemist | National Registry of Certified Chemists | Not Available |
| Clinical Chemistry | American Board of Clinical Chemistry | Not Available |
| Clinical Cytogenetics and Genomics | American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics | Not Available |
| Clinical Molecular Genetics | American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics | Not Available |
| Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology | American Board of Toxicology, Inc. | Not Available |
| Environmental Analytical Chemist | National Registry of Certified Chemists | Not Available |
| Molecular Diagnostics | American Board of Clinical Chemistry | Not Available |
| Qualified Environmental Professional | Board for Global EHS Credentialing | Not Available |
| Registered Environmental Laboratory Technologist | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Registered Environmental Professional | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Toxicological Chemist | National Registry of Certified Chemists | Not Available |
| Toxicological Chemistry | American Board of Clinical Chemistry | Not Available |
| Toxicological Technologist | National Registry of Certified Chemists | Not Available |
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