Molecular and Cellular Biologists
O*NET Code: 19-1029.02
Education Level
Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Master's/Doctoral degree
Description
Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.
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💼 Also Known As
BiologistBiology ResearcherCell BiologistCell Biology ScientistCellular BiologistDNA Sequencing AssociateElectrophysiologistMolecular BiologistMolecular Biology ResearcherMolecular Biology ScientistMolecular Biology SpecialistMolecular Research BiologistMolecular Research ScientistNeurophysiologistPurification ScientistResearch ScientistResearch TechnicianScientistStructural BiologistStructural Biology Research Laboratory Specialist
⚡ Skills (22)
Science5/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Writing4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Active Learning4/100
Learning Strategies4/100
+ 12 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (44)
🔥Adobe Illustrator
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🔥C++
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🔥Git
File versioning software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
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🔥Microsoft Office software
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🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
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🔥Microsoft Word
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🔥Python
Object or component oriented development software
🔥R
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🔥The MathWorks MATLAB
Analytical or scientific software
0AcaClone pDRAW32
Analytical or scientific software
0Agilent CGH Analytics
Analytical or scientific software
0Agilent Technologies GeneSpring GX
Analytical or scientific software
0Basic Local Alignment Search Tool BLAST
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0Blast Output Browser BOB
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0CRI-MAP
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0ClustalW
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0Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
Office suite software
0Data mining software
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0Delila
Analytical or scientific software
0Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA libraries
Data base user interface and query software
0EnzymeX
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0FASTA
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0FASTLINK
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0Gene Recognition and Assembly Internet Link GRAIL
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0Genotyping software
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0Geospiza GeneSifter
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0GraphPad Software GraphPad Prism
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0Laboratory information management system LIMS
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0Magma Design Automation software
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0Mathsoft Mathcad
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0Mendel
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0Michigan State University MSU ProFlex
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0Minitab
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0Molecular Devices Corporation MetaMorph
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0NetPrimer
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0PHYLIP
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0Primer3
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0RasMol
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0Textco BioSoftware Gene Inspector
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0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0Wolfram Research Mathematica
Analytical or scientific software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Molecular and Cellular Biologists → Natural Sciences Managers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (96% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (22)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Science
Current: 5Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
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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Management of Personnel Resources
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
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Learning Strategies
Current: 4Target: 4
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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Persuasion
Current: 3Target: 3
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