Biochemists and Biophysicists
O*NET Code: 19-1021.00
Education Level
Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Master's/Doctoral degree
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Analytical Research ChemistBiochemistBiochemistry ScientistBiological ChemistBiophysicistBiophysics ResearcherClinical BiochemistClinical Laboratory ScientistClinical ResearcherForensic ToxicologistFormulation ScientistMolecular BiologistPharmaceutical ScientistPhysical BiochemistProtein BiochemistProtein Biochemistry ScientistR&D Scientist (Research and Development Scientist)Research BiochemistScientistToxicologist
⚡ Skills (21)
Science5/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Writing4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Active Learning4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Learning Strategies4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
+ 11 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (73)
🔥Adobe Photoshop
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥Extensible markup language XML
Enterprise application integration software
🔥IBM SPSS Statistics
Analytical or scientific software
🔥Linux
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Visio
Process mapping and design software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Perl
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Python
Object or component oriented development software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥SAS
Analytical or scientific software
🔥The MathWorks MATLAB
Analytical or scientific software
03D graphics software
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Accelrys Cerius2
Analytical or scientific software
0Accelrys FELIX
Analytical or scientific software
0Accelrys Insight II
Computer aided design CAD software
0Accelrys QAUNTA
Analytical or scientific software
0Analysis and building software
Analytical or scientific software
0Assisted model building with energy refinement AMBER
Analytical or scientific software
0AutoQuant AutoDeblur
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Basic Local Alignment Search Tool BLAST
Analytical or scientific software
0Carrier-mediated transport software
Analytical or scientific software
0Chang Bioscience ToolKit
Analytical or scientific software
0ChemInnovation Software Chem 4-D
Computer aided design CAD software
0Chemistry at Harvard Molecular Mechanics CHARMm
Analytical or scientific software
0Crystallography & NMR System (CNS)
Analytical or scientific software
0Crystallography software
Analytical or scientific software
0Dassault Systemes Abaqus
Analytical or scientific software
0Docking and ligand binding software
Analytical or scientific software
0ESRI What if?
Geographic information system
0Elsevier MDL ISIS/Draw
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Expression DNA and protein sequence software
Analytical or scientific software
0Fujitsu BioMedCache
Analytical or scientific software
0Fujitsu MOPAC
Analytical or scientific software
0GE Healthcare ImageQuant TL
Graphics or photo imaging software
0GEPASI
Analytical or scientific software
0Gaussian software
Analytical or scientific software
0Genetics computer group GSG software
Analytical or scientific software
0Golden Helix ChemTree
Data mining software
0Golden Helix HelixTree
Data mining software
0Graphics software
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Hodgkin-Huxley Model software
Analytical or scientific software
0Intelligent Imaging Innovations SlideBook
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Internet browser software
Internet browser software
0ItemTracker
Inventory management software
0JustBio SeqPainter
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Laboratory information management system LIMS
Analytical or scientific software
0Macroscopic diffusion software
Analytical or scientific software
0Minitab
Analytical or scientific software
0Molecular Devices Corporation MetaFluor
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Molecular Devices Corporation MetaMorph
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Molecular Networks GmbH Biochemical Pathways
Information retrieval or search software
0Molecular Simulations WebLab ViewerPro
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Molecular simulation software
Analytical or scientific software
0Multivariate statistical program MVSP software
Analytical or scientific software
0PREMIER Biosoft Array Designer
Analytical or scientific software
0Presentation software
Presentation software
0Semichem AMPAC
Analytical or scientific software
0Sequence database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Shrodinger Jaguar
Analytical or scientific software
0Statistical software
Analytical or scientific software
0Structure prediction software
Analytical or scientific software
0Tripos SYBYL
Analytical or scientific software
0Video analysis software
Analytical or scientific software
0Voltage-gated ion channels software
Analytical or scientific software
0Wavefunction Spartan
Analytical or scientific software
0Wavefunction Titan
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0Word processing software
Word processing software
0Yet another scientific artificial reality application YASARA software
Analytical or scientific software
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📊 Skills Comparison
Biochemists and Biophysicists → Nanosystems Engineers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (83% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (20)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Science
Current: 5Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Mathematics
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
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Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
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Systems Evaluation
Current: 3Target: 3
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Operations Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 3
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