biochemistry technician

Description

Biochemistry technicians provide technical assistance in researching, analysing and testing the reactions caused by chemicals in living organisms. They use laboratory equipment to help develop or improve chemical-based products and also collect and analyse data for experiments, compile reports and maintain laboratory stock.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

biotechnology solid phase microextraction laboratory techniques biology biological chemistry genetics life sciences laboratory equipment stem cells scientific research methodology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

pharmacology hazardous waste storage toxicology evolutionary biology endocrinology clinical cytology computational chemistry virology microbiology-bacteriology analytical chemistry communicable diseases

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

calibrate laboratory equipment assist in the production of laboratory documentation apply scientific methods analyse experimental laboratory data perform laboratory tests apply safety procedures in laboratory collect samples for analysis manage inventory write technical reports perform scientific research use laboratory equipment maintain laboratory equipment conduct routine blood testing

OPTIONALOptional competences

label samples keep task records analyse cell cultures maintain freelance database perform chemical experiments prepare visual data preserve samples write research proposals analyse blood samples examine samples in dermatology