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Career: Biochemists and Biophysicists
Job Description
Study the chemical composition and 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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
93
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Prepare reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes. |
89
|
Share research findings by writing scientific articles and by making presentations at scientific conferences. |
77
|
Manage laboratory teams, and monitor the quality of a team's work. |
70
|
Develop new methods to study the mechanisms of biological processes. |
50
|
Develop and test new drugs and medications intended for commercial distribution. |
48
|
Design and build laboratory equipment needed for special research projects. |
45
|
Develop and execute tests to detect diseases, genetic disorders, or other abnormalities. |
42
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Teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students, and supervise their research. |
38
|
Design and perform experiments with equipment such as lasers, accelerators, and mass spectrometers. |
36
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Study the chemistry of living processes, such as cell development, breathing and digestion, and living energy changes such as growth, aging, and death. |
36
|
Investigate the nature, composition, and expression of genes, and research how genetic engineering can impact these processes. |
35
|
Produce pharmaceutically and industrially useful proteins, using recombinant DNA technology. |
33
|
Develop methods to process, store, and use foods, drugs, and chemical compounds. |
32
|
Study the mutations in organisms that lead to cancer and other diseases. |
32
|
Research the chemical effects of substances such as drugs, serums, hormones, and food on tissues and vital processes. |
32
|
Study physical principles of living cells and organisms and their electrical and mechanical energy, applying methods and knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology. |
26
|
Research transformations of substances in cells, using atomic isotopes. |
26
|
Examine the molecular and chemical aspects of immune system functioning. |
22
|
Determine the three-dimensional structure of biological macromolecules. |
20
|
Study spatial configurations of submicroscopic molecules such as proteins, using x-rays and electron microscopes. |
20
|
Isolate, analyze, and synthesize vitamins, hormones, allergens, minerals, and enzymes, and determine their effects on body functions. |
13
|
Prepare pharmaceutical compounds for commercial distribution. |
12
|
Research how characteristics of plants and animals are carried through successive generations. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
84
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
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81
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Thinking Creatively
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81
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Processing Information
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80
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
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77
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Analyzing Data or Information
|
74
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
74
|
Getting Information
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73
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
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73
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems
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72
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
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72
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
72
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
71
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
65
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
63
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
62
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
60
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
59
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
57
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
55
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
55
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
55
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
52
|
Interacting With Computers
|
51
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
51
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
51
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
50
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
49
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
46
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
44
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
44
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
44
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
43
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
37
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
34
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
31
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
26
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
25
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
24
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
17
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
17
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
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