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Biochemists and Biomedical Scientists
Biochemists and biomedical scientists examine and investigate the chemical processes of living organisms, including their inter-relationships, environments and diseases, and perform laboratory tests on tissue, blood and other samples to diagnose diseases, toxins or health conditions.
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£45,849
Average salary
New workers start around £24,807.84. Normal pay is £45,849 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £77,555.24.
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Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Researches, develops and quality checks new products in the pharmaceuticals, food production and agricultural Industries.
- Performs tests to help clinicians diagnose and treat various conditions, evaluates existing treatments and researches new ways to treat diseases.
- Researches the effects of internal and external environmental factors on the life processes and other functions of living organisms.
- Performs tests to study physiological and pathological characteristics within cells and other organisms.
- Identifies and studies the chemical substances, including microbial infections, involved in physiological processes and the progress of disease.
- Studies the chemical form, structure, composition and function of living organisms.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
The number of unique job postings in your area that have listed this skill in the last year.
Skills
Job postings
Reading Comprehension
88
Science
87
Writing
83
Active Learning
82
Active Listening
75
Critical Thinking
74
Learning Strategies
72
Mathematics
69
Speaking
69
Monitoring
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