Biochemists and Biophysicists
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics · Science and Mathematics
Pay and outlook shown for
New workers start near $75,990; experienced workers reach $213,240. About 50 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.
Job outlook
U.S. projection, 2024 to 2034.
- Employment change
- +6%
- Openings a year
- 2,900
- Employed in 2024
- 35,600
Typical entry education: Doctoral or professional degree
Alamo Colleges programs that lead here
No program is mapped to this career yet. Many careers start from a transfer pre-major or a related program.
Browse all programsSkills this career uses
The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.
- Science5.1
- Reading Comprehension5.3
- Writing5.1
- Critical Thinking5.1
- Active Learning5.3
- Speaking4.6
- Active Listening4.4
- Complex Problem Solving4.3
What the work is
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.
- Prepare reports or recommendations, based upon research outcomes.
- Develop new methods to study the mechanisms of biological processes.
- Manage laboratory teams or monitor the quality of a team's work.
- Share research findings by writing scientific articles or by making presentations at scientific conferences.
- Develop or execute tests to detect diseases, genetic disorders, or other abnormalities.
- Develop or test new drugs or medications intended for commercial distribution.
Education people in this job have
Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.
- Bachelor's degree25%
- Doctoral or professional75%
Job zone 5, extensive preparation: A graduate or professional degree, usually after a bachelor's.
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