biochemist

Description

Biochemists study and perform research on the reactions caused by chemicals in living organisms. This includes performing research for the development or improvement of chemical-based products (e.g. medicine) aimed at improving the health of living organisms and at better understanding their reactions.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

biotechnology pharmacology laboratory techniques research design biology biological chemistry spectroscopy genetics life sciences computational chemistry oxidation multidisciplinary research analytical chemistry molecular biology scientific research methodology pharmaceutical chemistry scientific literature communicable diseases

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

solid phase microextraction medical laboratory technology toxicology pest control in plants cryopreservation production processes evolutionary biology synthetic biology industrial research and development nanomaterials clinical biochemistry virology stem cells microbiology-bacteriology plant disease control

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

calibrate laboratory equipment integrate gender dimension in research develop professional network with researchers and scientists synthesise information apply for research funding manage open publications manage personal professional development promote open innovation in research analyse chemical substances think abstractly draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation demonstrate disciplinary expertise manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data promote the transfer of knowledge apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities write scientific publications promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities increase the impact of science on policy and society perform chemical experiments operate open source software manage intellectual property rights speak different languages interact professionally in research and professional environments apply scientific methods evaluate research activities perform laboratory tests apply safety procedures in laboratory publish academic research communicate with a non-scientific audience manage research data conduct research across disciplines perform project management mentor individuals perform scientific research maintain laboratory equipment disseminate results to the scientific community