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Biochemists and Biophysicists - 19-1021.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Analytical Research Chemist
Biochemist

Biophysics Researcher
Scientist

SOC Occupation Groups

19-0000	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-1000	Life Scientists
19-1020	Biological Scientists
19-1021.00	Biochemists and Biophysicists

Related Occupations

17-2031.00	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers Bright Outlook
19-1011.00	Animal Scientists
19-1022.00	Microbiologists
19-1029.01	Bioinformatics Scientists
19-1029.02	Molecular and Cellular Biologists
19-1029.03	Geneticists
19-1042.00	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
19-2012.00	Physicists
19-2031.00	Chemists
29-2012.00	Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Tasks

Design or build laboratory equipment needed for special research projects.
Design or perform experiments with equipment, such as lasers, accelerators, or mass spectrometers.
Determine the three-dimensional structure of biological macromolecules.
Develop methods to process, store, or use foods, drugs, or chemical compounds.
Develop new methods to study the mechanisms of biological processes.
Develop or execute tests to detect diseases, genetic disorders, or other abnormalities.
Develop or test new drugs or medications intended for commercial distribution.
Examine the molecular or chemical aspects of immune system functioning.
Investigate the nature, composition, or expression of genes or research how genetic engineering can impact these processes.
Isolate, analyze, or synthesize vitamins, hormones, allergens, minerals, or enzymes and determine their effects on body functions.
Manage laboratory teams or monitor the quality of a team's work.
Prepare pharmaceutical compounds for commercial distribution.
Prepare reports or recommendations, based upon research outcomes.
Produce pharmaceutically or industrially useful proteins, using recombinant DNA technology.
Research how characteristics of plants or animals are carried through successive generations.
Research the chemical effects of substances, such as drugs, serums, hormones, or food, on tissues or vital processes.
Research transformations of substances in cells, using atomic isotopes.
Share research findings by writing scientific articles or by making presentations at scientific conferences.
Study physical principles of living cells or organisms and their electrical or mechanical energy, applying methods and knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, or biology.
Study spatial configurations of submicroscopic molecules, such as proteins, using x-rays or electron microscopes.
Study the chemistry of living processes, such as cell development, breathing and digestion, or living energy changes, such as growth, aging, or death.
Study the mutations in organisms that lead to cancer or other diseases.
Teach or advise undergraduate or graduate students or supervise their research.
Write grant proposals to obtain funding for research.

Detailed Work Activities

Analyze biological samples.
Design research studies to obtain scientific information.
Develop biological research methods.
Develop new or advanced products or production methods.
Instruct college students in physical or life sciences.
Prepare compounds or solutions for products or testing.
Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
Research diseases or parasites.
Research genetic characteristics or expression.
Research methods to improve food products.
Research microbiological or chemical processes or structures.
Set up laboratory or field equipment.
Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
Write grant proposals.

Military Crosswalk Titles

Aerospace and Operational Physiologist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Aerospace and Operational Physiologist (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Allied Sciences (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Biochemist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Biochemist (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Biochemist (Navy - Warrant Officer only)
Biochemistry (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Biomedical Laboratory (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Biomedical Laboratory (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Biomedical Laboratory, Biomedical Laboratory Science (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Biomedical Laboratory, Blood Bank (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Biomedical Laboratory, Clinical Chemistry (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Biomedical Laboratory, Clinical Chemistry (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Biomedical Laboratory, Environmental and Industrial Hygiene Chemistry (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Biomedical Laboratory, Hematology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Biomedical Laboratory, Microbiology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Biomedical Laboratory, Toxicologist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Chemist (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Chemist/Nuclear Chemist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Chemist/Nuclear Chemist, Airlift (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Chemist/Nuclear Chemist, Bomber (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Chemist/Nuclear Chemist, C2ISREW (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Chemist/Nuclear Chemist, Fighter (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Chemist/Nuclear Chemist, General (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Chemist/Nuclear Chemist, Helicopter or EWO (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Chemist/Nuclear Chemist, Nuclear (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)

Chemist/Nuclear Chemist, RPA (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Chemist/Nuclear Chemist, Special Operations (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Chemist/Nuclear Chemist, Tanker (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Chemist/Nuclear Chemist, Trainer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Medical Service Corps Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Microbiologist (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Microbiology (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Nuclear and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Physicist, General (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Physicist/Nuclear Engineer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Physicist/Nuclear Engineer, ABM (if Prefix N) (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Physicist/Nuclear Engineer, Airlift (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Physicist/Nuclear Engineer, Bomber (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Physicist/Nuclear Engineer, C2ISREW (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Physicist/Nuclear Engineer, Fighter (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Physicist/Nuclear Engineer, General (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Physicist/Nuclear Engineer, Helicopter or EWO (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Physicist/Nuclear Engineer, Nuclear (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Physicist/Nuclear Engineer, RPA (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Physicist/Nuclear Engineer, Special Operations (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Physicist/Nuclear Engineer, Tanker (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Physicist/Nuclear Engineer, Trainer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Physiologist (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Physiologist (Navy - Warrant Officer only)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

Biochemist
Biophysicist

Staff Toxicologist
Toxicologist