How do they match: Biochemists and Biophysicists

  • Pharmaceutical Scientist
  • Research Assistant
  • Research Associate
  • Research Biochemist
  • Research Scientist
  • Research and Development Scientist
  • Analytical Research Chemist
  • Biochemistry Research Assistant
  • Biochemistry Research Associate
  • Biological Chemist
  • Biophysics Researcher
  • Clinical Researcher
  • Protein Biochemistry Research Associate

  • 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.

  • Research how characteristics of plants or animals are carried through successive generations.
  • Research the chemical effects of substances, such as drugs, serums, hormones, or food, on tissues or vital processes.
  • Research transformations of substances in cells, using atomic isotopes.
  • Design or build laboratory equipment needed for special research projects.
  • Develop methods to process, store, or use foods, drugs, or chemical compounds.
  • Examine the molecular or chemical aspects of immune system functioning.
  • Investigate the nature, composition, or expression of genes or research how genetic engineering can impact these processes.
  • Prepare pharmaceutical compounds for commercial distribution.
  • Prepare reports or recommendations, based upon research outcomes.
  • Produce pharmaceutically or industrially useful proteins, using recombinant DNA technology.
  • Share research findings by writing scientific articles or by making presentations at scientific conferences.
  • Study physical principles of living cells or organisms and their electrical or mechanical energy, applying methods and knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, or biology.
  • Study the chemistry of living processes, such as cell development, breathing and digestion, or living energy changes, such as growth, aging, or death.
  • Teach or advise undergraduate or graduate students or supervise their research.
  • Write grant proposals to obtain funding for research.

  • Research diseases or parasites.
  • Research genetic characteristics or expression.
  • Research methods to improve food products.
  • Research microbiological or chemical processes or structures.
  • Design research studies to obtain scientific information.
  • Develop biological research methods.