- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job 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.
Biochemists and Biophysicists spend a lot of their time Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Written Expression, and Speech Clarity. Biochemists and Biophysicists are typically characterized as being Investigative and Artistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Biology, Chemistry, and English Language and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Active Learning.
Work Activities
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Processing Information
Thinking Creatively
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Analyzing Data or Information
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Getting Information
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Documenting/Recording Information
Training and Teaching Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Interacting With Computers
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Coaching and Developing Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Controlling Machines and Processes
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Selling or Influencing Others
Developing and Building Teams
Performing Administrative Activities
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Assisting and Caring for Others
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Staffing Organizational Units
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Performing General Physical Activities
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Expression
Speech Clarity
Inductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Category Flexibility
Problem Sensitivity
Deductive Reasoning
Originality
Fluency of Ideas
Information Ordering
Mathematical Reasoning
Near Vision
Flexibility of Closure
Speech Recognition
Number Facility
Far Vision
Speed of Closure
Visualization
Selective Attention
Visual Color Discrimination
Perceptual Speed
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Memorization
Finger Dexterity
Control Precision
Manual Dexterity
Depth Perception
Time Sharing
Hearing Sensitivity
Multilimb Coordination
Wrist-Finger Speed
Auditory Attention
Response Orientation
Trunk Strength
Reaction Time
Static Strength
Rate Control
Interests
Investigative
Artistic
Realistic
Conventional
Enterprising
Social
Knowledge
Biology
Chemistry
English Language
Engineering and Technology
Education and Training
Mathematics
Mechanical
Computers and Electronics
Physics
Production and Processing
Administration and Management
Design
Clerical
Medicine and Dentistry
Communications and Media
Public Safety and Security
Personnel and Human Resources
Psychology
Foreign Language
Law and Government
Customer and Personal Service
Building and Construction
Transportation
Sales and Marketing
Telecommunications
Economics and Accounting
Wages
Georgia
$97,020
North Carolina
$96,250
Massachusetts
$91,190
Pennsylvania
$90,700
Connecticut
$89,790
Delaware
$88,340
Michigan
$85,960
New Jersey
$82,180
New York
$81,300
California
$81,070
Colorado
$80,280
Utah
$77,580
Illinois
$75,960
Tennessee
$72,970
Virginia
$72,860
Iowa
$72,740
Ohio
$66,990
South Carolina
$62,550
Texas
$61,660
Indiana
$60,760
Maryland
$60,470
Wisconsin
$57,310
Alabama
$57,210
Florida
$55,740
Arizona
$55,340
Washington
$52,410
Nebraska
$52,260
Minnesota
$52,140
Oklahoma
$50,900
Louisiana
$49,700
Oregon
$48,160
Missouri
$46,780
Puerto Rico
$35,390
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Active Learning
Writing
Critical Thinking
Learning Strategies
Science
Mathematics
Speaking
Judgment and Decision Making
Monitoring
Instructing
Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Management of Personnel Resources
Coordination
Time Management
Systems Analysis
Quality Control Analysis
Social Perceptiveness
Systems Evaluation
Persuasion
Operations Analysis
Programming
Technology Design
Negotiation
Operation Monitoring
Service Orientation
Management of Material Resources
Operation and Control
Management of Financial Resources
Equipment Selection
Troubleshooting
Work Values
Recognition
Achievement
Working Conditions
Independence
Relationships
Support
Work Styles
Persistence
Innovation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Stress Tolerance
Initiative
Dependability
Independence
Achievement/Effort
Integrity
Leadership
Social Orientation
Concern for Others
Self Control
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Contact With Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Letters and Memos
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Freedom to Make Decisions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Time Pressure
Level of Competition
Coordinate or Lead Others
Spend Time Sitting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Spend Time Standing
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Consequence of Error
Physical Proximity
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Duration of Typical Work Week
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Degree of Automation
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Public Speaking
Deal With External Customers
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Work Schedules
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Radiation
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Walking and Running
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Public Speaking
Telephone
Frequency of Decision Making
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Sitting
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Public Speaking
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Telephone
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Radiation
Letters and Memos
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Face-to-Face Discussions
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Time Pressure
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Contaminants
Telephone
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Face-to-Face Discussions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Radiation
Electronic Mail
Exposed to High Places
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Public Speaking
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Radiation
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Telephone
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Prepare reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes.
Develop new methods to study the mechanisms of biological processes.
Manage laboratory teams, and monitor the quality of a team's work.
Share research findings by writing scientific articles and by making presentations at scientific conferences.
- Importance Supplemental-
Develop and execute tests to detect diseases, genetic disorders, or other abnormalities.
Develop and test new drugs and medications intended for commercial distribution.
Study the mutations in organisms that lead to cancer and other diseases.
Study spatial configurations of submicroscopic molecules such as proteins, using x-rays and electron microscopes.
Study the chemistry of living processes, such as cell development, breathing and digestion, and living energy changes such as growth, aging, and death.
Determine the three-dimensional structure of biological macromolecules.
Prepare pharmaceutical compounds for commercial distribution.
Research the chemical effects of substances such as drugs, serums, hormones, and food on tissues and vital processes.
Research how characteristics of plants and animals are carried through successive generations.
Develop methods to process, store, and use foods, drugs, and chemical compounds.
Investigate the nature, composition, and expression of genes, and research how genetic engineering can impact these processes.
Study physical principles of living cells and organisms and their electrical and mechanical energy, applying methods and knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology.
Produce pharmaceutically and industrially useful proteins, using recombinant DNA technology.
Isolate, analyze, and synthesize vitamins, hormones, allergens, minerals, and enzymes, and determine their effects on body functions.
Design and perform experiments with equipment such as lasers, accelerators, and mass spectrometers.
Teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students, and supervise their research.
Research transformations of substances in cells, using atomic isotopes.
Examine the molecular and chemical aspects of immune system functioning.
Design and build laboratory equipment needed for special research projects.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Prepare reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes.
Share research findings by writing scientific articles and by making presentations at scientific conferences.
Manage laboratory teams, and monitor the quality of a team's work.
Develop new methods to study the mechanisms of biological processes.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Develop and test new drugs and medications intended for commercial distribution.
Design and build laboratory equipment needed for special research projects.
Develop and execute tests to detect diseases, genetic disorders, or other abnormalities.
Teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students, and supervise their research.
Design and perform experiments with equipment such as lasers, accelerators, and mass spectrometers.
Investigate the nature, composition, and expression of genes, and research how genetic engineering can impact these processes.
Study the chemistry of living processes, such as cell development, breathing and digestion, and living energy changes such as growth, aging, and death.
Produce pharmaceutically and industrially useful proteins, using recombinant DNA technology.
Develop methods to process, store, and use foods, drugs, and chemical compounds.
Research the chemical effects of substances such as drugs, serums, hormones, and food on tissues and vital processes.
Study physical principles of living cells and organisms and their electrical and mechanical energy, applying methods and knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology.
Study the mutations in organisms that lead to cancer and other diseases.
Examine the molecular and chemical aspects of immune system functioning.
Research transformations of substances in cells, using atomic isotopes.
Determine the three-dimensional structure of biological macromolecules.
Study spatial configurations of submicroscopic molecules such as proteins, using x-rays and electron microscopes.
Isolate, analyze, and synthesize vitamins, hormones, allergens, minerals, and enzymes, and determine their effects on body functions.
Prepare pharmaceutical compounds for commercial distribution.
Research how characteristics of plants and animals are carried through successive generations.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Manage laboratory teams, and monitor the quality of a team's work.
Develop new methods to study the mechanisms of biological processes.
Prepare reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes.
Share research findings by writing scientific articles and by making presentations at scientific conferences.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Develop and execute tests to detect diseases, genetic disorders, or other abnormalities.
Research how characteristics of plants and animals are carried through successive generations.
Study the mutations in organisms that lead to cancer and other diseases.
Develop and test new drugs and medications intended for commercial distribution.
Study physical principles of living cells and organisms and their electrical and mechanical energy, applying methods and knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology.
Research the chemical effects of substances such as drugs, serums, hormones, and food on tissues and vital processes.
Design and perform experiments with equipment such as lasers, accelerators, and mass spectrometers.
Study the chemistry of living processes, such as cell development, breathing and digestion, and living energy changes such as growth, aging, and death.
Investigate the nature, composition, and expression of genes, and research how genetic engineering can impact these processes.
Produce pharmaceutically and industrially useful proteins, using recombinant DNA technology.
Teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students, and supervise their research.
Isolate, analyze, and synthesize vitamins, hormones, allergens, minerals, and enzymes, and determine their effects on body functions.
Examine the molecular and chemical aspects of immune system functioning.
Study spatial configurations of submicroscopic molecules such as proteins, using x-rays and electron microscopes.
Prepare pharmaceutical compounds for commercial distribution.
Research transformations of substances in cells, using atomic isotopes.
Determine the three-dimensional structure of biological macromolecules.
Design and build laboratory equipment needed for special research projects.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Manage laboratory teams, and monitor the quality of a team's work.
Develop new methods to study the mechanisms of biological processes.
Share research findings by writing scientific articles and by making presentations at scientific conferences.
Prepare reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Prepare pharmaceutical compounds for commercial distribution.
Study the mutations in organisms that lead to cancer and other diseases.
Produce pharmaceutically and industrially useful proteins, using recombinant DNA technology.
Teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students, and supervise their research.
Develop and test new drugs and medications intended for commercial distribution.
Study spatial configurations of submicroscopic molecules such as proteins, using x-rays and electron microscopes.
Examine the molecular and chemical aspects of immune system functioning.
Investigate the nature, composition, and expression of genes, and research how genetic engineering can impact these processes.
Research the chemical effects of substances such as drugs, serums, hormones, and food on tissues and vital processes.
Research how characteristics of plants and animals are carried through successive generations.
Research transformations of substances in cells, using atomic isotopes.
Design and perform experiments with equipment such as lasers, accelerators, and mass spectrometers.
Determine the three-dimensional structure of biological macromolecules.
Design and build laboratory equipment needed for special research projects.
Develop and execute tests to detect diseases, genetic disorders, or other abnormalities.
Develop methods to process, store, and use foods, drugs, and chemical compounds.
Isolate, analyze, and synthesize vitamins, hormones, allergens, minerals, and enzymes, and determine their effects on body functions.
Study physical principles of living cells and organisms and their electrical and mechanical energy, applying methods and knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology.
Study the chemistry of living processes, such as cell development, breathing and digestion, and living energy changes such as growth, aging, and death.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Prepare reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes.
Manage laboratory teams, and monitor the quality of a team's work.
Develop new methods to study the mechanisms of biological processes.
Share research findings by writing scientific articles and by making presentations at scientific conferences.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Produce pharmaceutically and industrially useful proteins, using recombinant DNA technology.
Design and perform experiments with equipment such as lasers, accelerators, and mass spectrometers.
Teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students, and supervise their research.
Study the chemistry of living processes, such as cell development, breathing and digestion, and living energy changes such as growth, aging, and death.
Research the chemical effects of substances such as drugs, serums, hormones, and food on tissues and vital processes.
Study physical principles of living cells and organisms and their electrical and mechanical energy, applying methods and knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology.
Research transformations of substances in cells, using atomic isotopes.
Investigate the nature, composition, and expression of genes, and research how genetic engineering can impact these processes.
Isolate, analyze, and synthesize vitamins, hormones, allergens, minerals, and enzymes, and determine their effects on body functions.
Study the mutations in organisms that lead to cancer and other diseases.
Determine the three-dimensional structure of biological macromolecules.
Research how characteristics of plants and animals are carried through successive generations.
Examine the molecular and chemical aspects of immune system functioning.
Develop methods to process, store, and use foods, drugs, and chemical compounds.
Design and build laboratory equipment needed for special research projects.
Develop and execute tests to detect diseases, genetic disorders, or other abnormalities.
Develop and test new drugs and medications intended for commercial distribution.
Study spatial configurations of submicroscopic molecules such as proteins, using x-rays and electron microscopes.
Prepare pharmaceutical compounds for commercial distribution.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Manage laboratory teams, and monitor the quality of a team's work.
Develop new methods to study the mechanisms of biological processes.
Prepare reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes.
Share research findings by writing scientific articles and by making presentations at scientific conferences.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Isolate, analyze, and synthesize vitamins, hormones, allergens, minerals, and enzymes, and determine their effects on body functions.
Study spatial configurations of submicroscopic molecules such as proteins, using x-rays and electron microscopes.
Research the chemical effects of substances such as drugs, serums, hormones, and food on tissues and vital processes.
Study the chemistry of living processes, such as cell development, breathing and digestion, and living energy changes such as growth, aging, and death.
Produce pharmaceutically and industrially useful proteins, using recombinant DNA technology.
Develop methods to process, store, and use foods, drugs, and chemical compounds.
Prepare pharmaceutical compounds for commercial distribution.
Teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students, and supervise their research.
Examine the molecular and chemical aspects of immune system functioning.
Study the mutations in organisms that lead to cancer and other diseases.
Investigate the nature, composition, and expression of genes, and research how genetic engineering can impact these processes.
Research transformations of substances in cells, using atomic isotopes.
Study physical principles of living cells and organisms and their electrical and mechanical energy, applying methods and knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology.
Design and perform experiments with equipment such as lasers, accelerators, and mass spectrometers.
Develop and execute tests to detect diseases, genetic disorders, or other abnormalities.
Determine the three-dimensional structure of biological macromolecules.
Develop and test new drugs and medications intended for commercial distribution.
Design and build laboratory equipment needed for special research projects.
Research how characteristics of plants and animals are carried through successive generations.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Share research findings by writing scientific articles and by making presentations at scientific conferences.
Develop new methods to study the mechanisms of biological processes.
Prepare reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes.
Manage laboratory teams, and monitor the quality of a team's work.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Design and build laboratory equipment needed for special research projects.
Develop and test new drugs and medications intended for commercial distribution.
Determine the three-dimensional structure of biological macromolecules.
Prepare pharmaceutical compounds for commercial distribution.
Examine the molecular and chemical aspects of immune system functioning.
Investigate the nature, composition, and expression of genes, and research how genetic engineering can impact these processes.
Isolate, analyze, and synthesize vitamins, hormones, allergens, minerals, and enzymes, and determine their effects on body functions.
Study spatial configurations of submicroscopic molecules such as proteins, using x-rays and electron microscopes.
Research how characteristics of plants and animals are carried through successive generations.
Develop methods to process, store, and use foods, drugs, and chemical compounds.
Study physical principles of living cells and organisms and their electrical and mechanical energy, applying methods and knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology.
Design and perform experiments with equipment such as lasers, accelerators, and mass spectrometers.
Study the chemistry of living processes, such as cell development, breathing and digestion, and living energy changes such as growth, aging, and death.
Research the chemical effects of substances such as drugs, serums, hormones, and food on tissues and vital processes.
Study the mutations in organisms that lead to cancer and other diseases.
Develop and execute tests to detect diseases, genetic disorders, or other abnormalities.
Produce pharmaceutically and industrially useful proteins, using recombinant DNA technology.
Teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students, and supervise their research.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Manage laboratory teams, and monitor the quality of a team's work.
Share research findings by writing scientific articles and by making presentations at scientific conferences.
Prepare reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes.
Develop new methods to study the mechanisms of biological processes.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Investigate the nature, composition, and expression of genes, and research how genetic engineering can impact these processes.
Study the chemistry of living processes, such as cell development, breathing and digestion, and living energy changes such as growth, aging, and death.
Study spatial configurations of submicroscopic molecules such as proteins, using x-rays and electron microscopes.
Develop and execute tests to detect diseases, genetic disorders, or other abnormalities.
Study physical principles of living cells and organisms and their electrical and mechanical energy, applying methods and knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology.
Research how characteristics of plants and animals are carried through successive generations.
Study the mutations in organisms that lead to cancer and other diseases.
Produce pharmaceutically and industrially useful proteins, using recombinant DNA technology.
Design and perform experiments with equipment such as lasers, accelerators, and mass spectrometers.
Develop methods to process, store, and use foods, drugs, and chemical compounds.
Develop and test new drugs and medications intended for commercial distribution.
Research transformations of substances in cells, using atomic isotopes.
Design and build laboratory equipment needed for special research projects.
Determine the three-dimensional structure of biological macromolecules.
Examine the molecular and chemical aspects of immune system functioning.
Isolate, analyze, and synthesize vitamins, hormones, allergens, minerals, and enzymes, and determine their effects on body functions.
Prepare pharmaceutical compounds for commercial distribution.
Research the chemical effects of substances such as drugs, serums, hormones, and food on tissues and vital processes.
Teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students, and supervise their research.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Share research findings by writing scientific articles and by making presentations at scientific conferences.
Develop new methods to study the mechanisms of biological processes.
Prepare reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes.
Manage laboratory teams, and monitor the quality of a team's work.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Design and build laboratory equipment needed for special research projects.
Determine the three-dimensional structure of biological macromolecules.
Study spatial configurations of submicroscopic molecules such as proteins, using x-rays and electron microscopes.
Examine the molecular and chemical aspects of immune system functioning.
Teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students, and supervise their research.
Research the chemical effects of substances such as drugs, serums, hormones, and food on tissues and vital processes.
Design and perform experiments with equipment such as lasers, accelerators, and mass spectrometers.
Isolate, analyze, and synthesize vitamins, hormones, allergens, minerals, and enzymes, and determine their effects on body functions.
Produce pharmaceutically and industrially useful proteins, using recombinant DNA technology.
Develop methods to process, store, and use foods, drugs, and chemical compounds.
Develop and test new drugs and medications intended for commercial distribution.
Research transformations of substances in cells, using atomic isotopes.
Develop and execute tests to detect diseases, genetic disorders, or other abnormalities.
Study physical principles of living cells and organisms and their electrical and mechanical energy, applying methods and knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology.
Study the chemistry of living processes, such as cell development, breathing and digestion, and living energy changes such as growth, aging, and death.
Research how characteristics of plants and animals are carried through successive generations.
Investigate the nature, composition, and expression of genes, and research how genetic engineering can impact these processes.
Study the mutations in organisms that lead to cancer and other diseases.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master
Master's Degree
Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level
Doctoral Degree
Post-Doctoral Training