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Description

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.

Interests

  • Investigative
  • Realistic

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Work Values

  • Recognition
  • Achievement
  • Working Conditions

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Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Persistence
  • Attention to Detail
  • Achievement/Effort

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Tasks

  • 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.

Work Activities

  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Getting Information

Detailed Work Activities

  • Analyzing Data or Information - Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
  • Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
  • Thinking Creatively - Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  • Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Processing Information - Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
  • Working with Computers - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others - Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Technology Skills

  • Analytical or scientific software
  • Presentation software
  • Graphics or photo imaging software
  • Electronic mail software
  • Computer aided design CAD software

Skills

  • Science
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Writing
  • Active Learning

Knowledge

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

Most Common Education Level

The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.

Certificates

Certificate name

Clinical Chemist

Certifying Organization

National Registry of Certified Chemists

Type

Core

Certifying Organization

National Registry of Certified Chemists

Type

Advanced

Certifying Organization

NOCTI

Type

Core

Certificate name

Biotechnology

Certifying Organization

YouScience

Type

Core

Certifying Organization

Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies

Type

Advanced

Income Percentile

The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.

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Income by Experience

This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–7 years), to senior level (8+ years).

ExperienceIncome
Entry Level$50,000
Mid Level$100,000
Senior Level$150,000

Employability

There are currently 35,700 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 39,000 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 9%.

The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.

Projected Job Growth of 9%

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