Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - Careerspace

SKILLS DEVELOPED

Design and conduct experiments
Make projections from data
Engage in ethical practice
Utilize laboratory equipment
Critical and inferential thinking
Strong mathematical skills
Remain objective
Ability to form qualitative and quantitative conclusions
Effective at written and oral presentations
Develop theories
Organize, analyze and interpret scientific data
Explain ideas clearly and concisely
Ability to search electronic databases
Proficiency in scientific literature searches
Prepare statistical reports and utilize statistical tests to predict outcomes

SAMPLE JOB TITLES

Analytical Chemist
Anesthesiologist
Bacteriologist
Biochemistry Technologist
Bioinformatics
Bioinorganic Chemistry
Biomedical Engineer
Biostatistician
Biotechnologist
Clinical Biochemist
Cosmetic Industry
Cytologist
Education
Enzymology
Epidemiologist
Food & Drug Inspector
Food Scientist
Forensic Scientist
Genetic Engineering
Government
Grant Writer
Health Policy Consultant
Immunologist
Industrial Chemist
Information Scientist/Patent Agent
Laboratory Technician
Microbiologist
Molecular Biologist
Perfumer
Pharmacist
Physician
Physiologist
Proteomics
Technical Writer
Toxicologist
Environmental Protection Agency
Rehabilitation Sciences
Veterinary Medicine
Virologist

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