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Biochemists and Biophysicists

  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Tasks

What tasks do Biochemists and Biophysicists perform?

  • 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.

  • Manage laboratory teams or monitor the quality of a team's work.

  • Study physical principles of living cells or organisms and their electrical or mechanical energy, applying methods and knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, or biology.


Knowledge

What do Biochemists and Biophysicists need to know?

  • Biology

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

  • 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.

  • Mathematics

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


Skills

What skills do Biochemists and Biophysicists need?

  • Science

    Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Writing

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



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