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Biochemist *

Last modified: November 07, 2011, 01:26 PM
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This is an ideal career for analytical thinkers. A career as a biochemist involves the study of living organisms to advance scientific knowledge of all life sciences. Your work can include the identification of chemical and physical properties in biological systems, and aspects of the structure and function of these living things. Using chemistry and molecular biology, you strive to discover the biological processes in animals, plants and microbes.

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Career Path Options & Employment

Your research possibilities are endless as a biochemist, and the ever-changing subject matter of your endeavours may very well hold your interest for the span of your career. You do also have the option to specialise in various fields of biochemistry. Clinical biochemistry, industrial biochemistry, or research biochemistry are all possible career paths for you. It is also possible to work in a biochemistry laboratory as a technician.

After completing further qualifications you may decide to take up teaching at university, possibly while conducting research for the same institution. In this field, you will take on the responsibility of teaching others the relevant coursework to become biochemists themselves.

Other biochemists use their qualification as a basis for careers in sales or marketing of science related goods.

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The author of this occupation profile is a highly respected within industry but due to time commitments has a little more work to do to complete the profile. Please check back over the next two weeks 


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