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Biochemist
Biochemists investigate the chemical processes that take place inside all living things, from viruses and bacteria to people.
Biochemist
Role Description
Skills required
You'll need:
- a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- excellent communication skills
What you'll do
Your role and tasks will vary by industry.
In the pharmaceutical, food or brewing industries, your work will include:
- developing new products
- monitoring production
- quality control
- checking the safety of existing products
In a hospital, public health laboratory or research institute, your work will include:
- carrying out tests on blood
- researching the causes of disease
- exploring new methods of treatment
In agriculture and the environment, your work will include:
- genetically engineering plants to create pest-resistant crops
- improving the quantity of crops
- developing and extending the shelf life of produce
- monitoring the effects of pollution on the environment
As a biochemist in education, you could work in universities, colleges and schools, or medical, veterinary or dental schools.

Salary Guide
Minimum: £25000
Maximum: £42000

Chemist
Chemists study chemicals and materials and how they behave under different conditions.
Chemist
Role Description
Skills required
You'll need:
- scientific, numerical and technical skills
- a logical approach to solving problems
- the ability to analyse data
- the ability to make decisions
- excellent spoken and written communication skills
What you'll do
Depending on your role, you could be:
- inventing and developing new medicines and products
- investigating environmental issues
- diagnosing and treating illness and disease
- analysing forensic evidence
- teaching, lecturing and carrying out academic research
- Your day-to-day tasks may include:
- designing and conducting laboratory experiments
- making observations and noting results
- writing reports and presenting your findings
- You may also supervise the work of support staff such as laboratory technicians, and carry out other administrative work.

Salary Guide
Minimum: £18000
Maximum: £50000