Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.
21 alternate job titles:
Biologist
Biology Researcher
Cell Biologist
Cell Biology Scientist
Cellular Biologist
DNA Sequencing Associate
Electrophysiologist
Molecular Biologist
Molecular Biology Researcher
Molecular Biology Scientist
Molecular Biology Specialist
Molecular Research Biologist
Molecular Research Scientist
Neurophysiologist
Purification Scientist
Research Scientist
Research Technician
Scientist
Structural Biologist
Structural Biology Research Laboratory Specialist
Synthetic Biology Researcher
Salary Information
Molecular and Cellular Biologists: $93,330 (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 |
|---|---|
| Manage scientific or technical project resources. | Management |
| Coordinate cross-disciplinary research programs. | Management |
| Supervise scientific or technical personnel. | Management |
| Research crop management methods. | Management |
| Develop new or advanced products or production methods. | Development |
| Discuss design or technical features of products or services with technical personnel. | Development |
| Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details. | Development |
| Develop technical or scientific databases. | Development |
| Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Establish standards for medical care. | General |
| Direct medical science or healthcare programs. | General |
| Operate laboratory or field equipment. | General |
| Instruct college students in physical or life sciences. | General |
| Direct scientific activities. | General |
| Write grant proposals. | General |
| Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding. | General |
| Read documents to gather technical information. | General |
| Proofread documents, records, or other files to ensure accuracy. | General |
| Analyze biological samples. | Analysis |
| Record research or operational data. | Analysis |
| Evaluate new technologies or methods. | Analysis |
| Develop biological research methods. | Analysis |
| Plan biological research. | Analysis |
| Research microbiological or chemical processes or structures. | Analysis |
| Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations. | Communication |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Adobe Illustrator | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| C++ | Object or component oriented development software |
| Git | File versioning software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software |
| R | Object or component oriented development software |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software |
| AcaClone pDRAW32 | Analytical or scientific software |
| Agilent CGH Analytics | Analytical or scientific software |
| Agilent Technologies GeneSpring GX | Analytical or scientific software |
| Basic Local Alignment Search Tool BLAST | Analytical or scientific software |
| Blast Output Browser BOB | Analytical or scientific software |
| CRI-MAP | Analytical or scientific software |
| ClustalW | Analytical or scientific software |
| Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Corel WordPerfect Office Suite | Office suite software |
| Delila | Analytical or scientific software |
| EnzymeX | Analytical or scientific software |
| FASTA | Analytical or scientific software |
| FASTLINK | Analytical or scientific software |
| Gene Recognition and Assembly Internet Link GRAIL | Analytical or scientific software |
| Genotyping software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Geospiza GeneSifter | Analytical or scientific software |
| GraphPad Software GraphPad Prism | Analytical or scientific software |
| Laboratory information management system LIMS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Magma Design Automation software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Mathsoft Mathcad | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Mendel | Analytical or scientific software |
| Michigan State University MSU ProFlex | Analytical or scientific software |
| Minitab | Analytical or scientific software |
| Molecular Devices Corporation MetaMorph | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| NetPrimer | Analytical or scientific software |
| PHYLIP | Analytical or scientific software |
| Primer3 | Analytical or scientific software |
| RasMol | Analytical or scientific software |
| Textco BioSoftware Gene Inspector | Analytical or scientific software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Wolfram Research Mathematica | Analytical or scientific software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Data mining software | Data mining software |
| Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA libraries | 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 |
| Clinical Biochemical Genetics | American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics | 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 |
| Embryology Laboratory Scientist | AAB - Board of Registry | Not Available |
| Molecular Diagnostics | American Board of Clinical Chemistry | Not Available |
| Specialist in Molecular Biology | American Society for Clinical Pathology | Not Available |
| Technologist in Molecular Biology | American Society for Clinical Pathology | Not Available |
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