biochemical engineer

Description

Biochemical engineers research on the field of life science striving for new discoveries. They convert those findings into chemical solutions that can improve the wellbeing of society such as vaccines, tissue repair, crops improvement and green technologies advances such as cleaner fuels from natural resources.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

statistical process control toxicology biology biological chemistry high-performance liquid chromatography engineering principles genetics life sciences good manufacturing practices engineering processes gas chromatography gel permeation chromatography analytical chemistry

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

food science processes of foods and beverages manufacturing cryopreservation synthetic biology packaging engineering nanomaterials pharmaceutical industry pharmaceutical manufacturing quality systems computational chemistry oxidation alternative fuels food storage food materials fermentation processes of food packaging processes pharmaceutical chemistry scientific literature pharmaceutical drug development

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

manage chemical testing procedures interpret 2D plans integrate gender dimension in research develop professional network with researchers and scientists use technical drawing software synthesise information apply for research funding manage open publications manage personal professional development use chromatography software promote open innovation in research develop biochemical manufacturing training materials think abstractly draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation demonstrate disciplinary expertise run laboratory simulations manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data advise on nitrate pollution promote the transfer of knowledge apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities advise on manufacturing problems write scientific publications apply liquid chromatography promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities increase the impact of science on policy and society interpret 3D plans operate open source software manage intellectual property rights examine engineering principles apply statistical analysis techniques speak different languages interact professionally in research and professional environments evaluate research activities document analysis results publish academic research ensure compliance with safety legislation communicate with a non-scientific audience manage research data approve engineering design test samples for pollutants conduct research across disciplines perform project management mentor individuals ensure compliance with environmental legislation perform scientific research disseminate results to the scientific community adjust engineering designs

OPTIONALOptional competences

apply blended learning teach in academic or vocational contexts analyse medication's impact on brain evaluate pharmaceutical manufacturing process design pharmaceutical manufacturing systems develop pharmaceutical drugs examine samples in dermatology develop biocatalytic processes perform toxicological studies develop food production processes