Biochemists and Biomedical Scientists
Biochemists and biomedical scientists examine and investigate the chemical processes of living organisms, including their inter-relationships, environments and diseases, and perform laboratory tests on tissue, blood and other samples to diagnose diseases, toxins or health conditions.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£40227
New workers start around £23476. Normal pay is £40227 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £66297.
Jobs
1973
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Researches, develops and quality checks new products in the pharmaceuticals, food production and agricultural Industries.
- Performs tests to help clinicians diagnose and treat various conditions, evaluates existing treatments and researches new ways to treat diseases.
- Researches the effects of internal and external environmental factors on the life processes and other functions of living organisms.
- Performs tests to study physiological and pathological characteristics within cells and other organisms.
- Identifies and studies the chemical substances, including microbial infections, involved in physiological processes and the progress of disease.
- Studies the chemical form, structure, composition and function of living organisms.
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft Skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Reading Comprehension
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Science
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Writing
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Active Learning
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Active Listening
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Critical Thinking
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Learning Strategies
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Mathematics
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Speaking
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Monitoring
