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Biochemists and Biophysicists — Skills Profile

Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.

Skills Overview

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Skills (35)

Knowledge Areas (33)

Biology
6.5
Mathematics
5.8
Chemistry
5.7
Physics
5.6
English Language
5.3
Computers and Electronics
5.1
Education and Training
4.8
Engineering and Technology
4.1
Administration and Management
4.0
Mechanical
3.4
Medicine and Dentistry
3.3
Design
3.1
Administrative
2.6
Personnel and Human Resources
2.5
Communications and Media
2.4
Public Safety and Security
2.0
Telecommunications
2.0
Production and Processing
1.9
Law and Government
1.9
Building and Construction
1.8
Psychology
1.8
Economics and Accounting
1.7
Therapy and Counseling
1.6
Sales and Marketing
1.4
Customer and Personal Service
1.4
Foreign Language
1.4
Philosophy and Theology
1.4
Sociology and Anthropology
1.4
Transportation
1.4
Food Production
1.3
History and Archeology
1.3
Fine Arts
1.3
Geography
1.1

Abilities (52)

Oral Comprehension
5.9
Oral Expression
5.5
Written Expression
5.4
Written Comprehension
5.3
Inductive Reasoning
5.3
Category Flexibility
5.1
Deductive Reasoning
5.0
Speech Clarity
5.0
Fluency of Ideas
4.8
Mathematical Reasoning
4.8
Originality
4.6
Problem Sensitivity
4.6
Information Ordering
4.3
Number Facility
4.1
Near Vision
4.1
Flexibility of Closure
3.9
Visualization
3.4
Speech Recognition
3.3
Memorization
3.1
Speed of Closure
3.1
Perceptual Speed
3.1
Far Vision
3.1
Selective Attention
3.0
Arm-Hand Steadiness
2.9
Visual Color Discrimination
2.9
Finger Dexterity
2.8
Time Sharing
2.3
Manual Dexterity
2.3
Control Precision
2.1
Wrist-Finger Speed
2.1
Trunk Strength
2.1
Auditory Attention
2.0
Depth Perception
1.9
Hearing Sensitivity
1.9
Multilimb Coordination
1.8
Reaction Time
1.8
Static Strength
1.8
Rate Control
1.6
Response Orientation
1.5
Extent Flexibility
1.4
Dynamic Strength
1.1
Spatial Orientation
1.0
Speed of Limb Movement
1.0
Explosive Strength
1.0
Stamina
1.0
Dynamic Flexibility
1.0
Gross Body Coordination
1.0
Gross Body Equilibrium
1.0
Night Vision
1.0
Peripheral Vision
1.0
Glare Sensitivity
1.0
Sound Localization
1.0

Interest Profile (RIASEC)

Investigative

7.0

Realistic

5.1

Conventional

3.6

Artistic

2.6

Social

2.1

Enterprising

1.8