Biochemists and Biophysicists: 
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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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Indiana Average Salary | $110,630.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 65 days |
| Typical Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Typical Experience | Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 23 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 4.90 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 102 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 13.13 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
Information Gathering
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Integrity
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Creativity
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Critical Thinking
Information Gathering
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Integrity
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Creativity
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Analyzing Data or Information
Analyze chemical or biological data
Analyze organic compounds
Analyze blood samples
Examine biological material specimens
Conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
Monitor chemical action of substances
Analyze biological material samples
Analyze biological samples
Isolate microorganisms
Perform biological testing
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
Forecast phenomena based on statistical or mathematical research data
Analyze scientific or investigative findings
Conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Analyze organic compounds
Analyze blood samples
Examine biological material specimens
Conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
Monitor chemical action of substances
Analyze biological material samples
Analyze biological samples
Isolate microorganisms
Perform biological testing
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
Forecast phenomena based on statistical or mathematical research data
Analyze scientific or investigative findings
Conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Getting Information
Conduct nuclear research
Collect scientific or technical data
Study structure or properties of submicroscopic matter
Conduct laboratory research or experiments
Conduct field research
Collect statistical data
Develop biological research methods
Conduct genetic research
Conduct biological research
Conduct vivisection for scientific research
Research microbiological or chemical processes or structures
Research methods to improve food products
Research human or animal disease or parasites
Collect scientific or technical data
Study structure or properties of submicroscopic matter
Conduct laboratory research or experiments
Conduct field research
Collect statistical data
Develop biological research methods
Conduct genetic research
Conduct biological research
Conduct vivisection for scientific research
Research microbiological or chemical processes or structures
Research methods to improve food products
Research human or animal disease or parasites
Thinking Creatively
Write research or project grant proposals
Develop new products based on scientific research
Write business project or bid proposals
Develop new or advanced products or production methods
Develop scientific hypotheses, theories, or laws
Develop simple informational data repositories or databases
Develop complex computer databases
Develop new chemical processing techniques or formulas
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables
Develop new products based on scientific research
Write business project or bid proposals
Develop new or advanced products or production methods
Develop scientific hypotheses, theories, or laws
Develop simple informational data repositories or databases
Develop complex computer databases
Develop new chemical processing techniques or formulas
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Explain results of statistical analyses using graphs
Write scholarly or technical research documents
Conduct scientific or research related presentations
Recommend further study or action based on research data
Explain uses or effects of drugs
Explain genetic data
Write scholarly or technical research documents
Conduct scientific or research related presentations
Recommend further study or action based on research data
Explain uses or effects of drugs
Explain genetic data
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
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| Pharmacology | ||||
| Data Analysis | ||||
| Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) | ||||
| Quality Assurance and Control | ||||
| Chromatography | ||||
| Biochemical and Cell-Based Assays | ||||
| Drug Discovery |
