Biochemists & Biophysicists
Code: 19-1021.00
Bright Outlook
Zone 5
Median Annual Salary
£127,410
Range: £74,290 - £201,110
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Job Zone 5
Industry Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Analytical Research Chemist
Biochemist
Biophysics Researcher
Scientist
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Share research findings by writing scientific articles or by making presentations at scientific conferences.
- Teach or advise undergraduate or graduate students or supervise their research.
- Study physical principles of living cells or organisms and their electrical or mechanical energy, applying methods and knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, or biology.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Analytical or scientific software
IBM SPSS Statistics
Minitab
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Photoshop
Graphics software
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems
reading work related information
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Math and Science
biology
chemistry
Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
Verbal
communicate by writing
read and understand what is written
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
group things in different ways
Math
choose the right type of math to solve a problem
add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Visual Understanding
see hidden patterns
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Investigative
People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
Key Work Styles:
Innovation
Achievement Orientation
Intellectual Curiosity
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Frequently Asked Questions About Biochemists & Biophysicists
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Biochemists & Biophysicists is £127,410. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £74,290, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £201,110 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Biochemists & Biophysicists typically aligns with Job Zone 5 (Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need a graduate school education. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Essential skills and tooling for a Biochemists & Biophysicists include: IBM SPSS Statistics, Minitab, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Graphics software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are very likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Bright).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£74,290
Median Annual (Average):
£127,410
90th Percentile (Senior):
£201,110
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