O*NET-SOC 19-1021.00
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.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Share research findings by writing scientific articles or by making presentations at scientific conferences.Core12932
- Teach or advise undergraduate or graduate students or supervise their research.Core12948
- Study physical principles of living cells or organisms and their electrical or mechanical energy, applying methods and knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, or biology.Core12944
- Manage laboratory teams or monitor the quality of a team's work.Core12931
- Develop new methods to study the mechanisms of biological processes.Core12930
- Write grant proposals to obtain funding for research.Core21168
- Design or perform experiments with equipment, such as lasers, accelerators, or mass spectrometers.Core12947
- Determine the three-dimensional structure of biological macromolecules.Core12938
- Design or build laboratory equipment needed for special research projects.Core12951
- Prepare reports or recommendations, based upon research outcomes.Core12929
- Study spatial configurations of submicroscopic molecules, such as proteins, using x-rays or electron microscopes.Core12936
- Study the chemistry of living processes, such as cell development, breathing and digestion, or living energy changes, such as growth, aging, or death.Core12937
- Prepare pharmaceutical compounds for commercial distribution.Supplemental12939
- Study the mutations in organisms that lead to cancer or other diseases.Core12935
- Research the chemical effects of substances, such as drugs, serums, hormones, or food, on tissues or vital processes.Core12940
- Research transformations of substances in cells, using atomic isotopes.Core12949
- Develop or execute tests to detect diseases, genetic disorders, or other abnormalities.Core12933
- Develop or test new drugs or medications intended for commercial distribution.Core12934
- Isolate, analyze, or synthesize vitamins, hormones, allergens, minerals, or enzymes and determine their effects on body functions.Core12946
- Examine the molecular or chemical aspects of immune system functioning.Core12950
- Research how characteristics of plants or animals are carried through successive generations.Core12941
- Develop methods to process, store, or use foods, drugs, or chemical compounds.Supplemental12942
- Investigate the nature, composition, or expression of genes or research how genetic engineering can impact these processes.Supplemental12943
- Produce pharmaceutically or industrially useful proteins, using recombinant DNA technology.Supplemental12945
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 72 examples in 18 categories, 16 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Graphics or photo imaging software
- 3D graphics software
- Adobe PhotoshopHot Technology
- AutoQuant AutoDeblur
- Elsevier MDL ISIS/Draw
- GE Healthcare ImageQuant TL
- Graphics software
- Intelligent Imaging Innovations SlideBook
- JustBio SeqPainter
- Molecular Devices Corporation MetaFluor
- Molecular Devices Corporation MetaMorph
- Molecular Simulations WebLab ViewerPro
Analytical or scientific software
- Accelrys Cerius2
- Accelrys FELIX
- Accelrys QAUNTA
- Analysis and building software
- Assisted model building with energy refinement AMBER
- Basic Local Alignment Search Tool BLAST
- Carrier-mediated transport software
- Chang Bioscience ToolKit
- Chemistry at Harvard Molecular Mechanics CHARMm
- Crystallography & NMR System (CNS)
- Crystallography software
- Dassault Systemes Abaqus
- Docking and ligand binding software
- Electronic lab notebook softwareIn Demand
- Expression DNA and protein sequence software
- Fujitsu BioMedCache
- Fujitsu MOPAC
- Gaussian software
- Genetics computer group GSG software
- GEPASI
- Hodgkin-Huxley Model software
- IBM SPSS StatisticsHot Technology
- Laboratory information management system LIMS
- Macroscopic diffusion software
- Minitab
- Molecular simulation software
- Multivariate statistical program MVSP software
- PREMIER Biosoft Array Designer
- SASHot Technology
- Semichem AMPAC
- Shrodinger Jaguar
- Statistical software
- Structure prediction software
- The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology
- Tripos SYBYL
- Video analysis software
- Voltage-gated ion channels software
- Wavefunction Spartan
- Wavefunction Titan
- Yet another scientific artificial reality application YASARA software
Computer aided design CAD software
- Accelrys Insight II
- ChemInnovation Software Chem 4-D
Electronic mail software
- Email software
- Microsoft OutlookHot Technology
Geographic information system
- ESRI What if?
Enterprise application integration software
- Extensible markup language XMLHot Technology
Data mining software
- Golden Helix ChemTree
- Golden Helix HelixTree
Inventory management software
- ItemTracker
Operating system software
- LinuxHot Technology
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand
Office suite software
- Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand
Process mapping and design software
- Microsoft VisioHot Technology
Word processing software
- Microsoft WordHot Technology
Information retrieval or search software
- Molecular Networks GmbH Biochemical Pathways
Object or component oriented development software
- PerlHot Technology
- PythonHot Technology
- RHot Technology
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- SAP softwareHot Technology
Data base user interface and query software
- Sequence database software
Detailed Work Activities
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Free · O*NET 30.3Getting Information
Research genetic characteristics or expression.
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Research diseases or parasites.
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Research microbiological or chemical processes or structures.
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Research methods to improve food products.
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Analyzing Data or Information
Analyze biological samples.
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Thinking Creatively
Develop biological research methods.
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Design research studies to obtain scientific information.
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Handling and Moving Objects
Set up laboratory or field equipment.
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Prepare compounds or solutions for products or testing.
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Develop new or advanced products or production methods.
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Documenting/Recording Information
Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
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Write grant proposals.
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Training and Teaching Others
Instruct college students in physical or life sciences.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
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Job Zone
From O*NET 30.3
Free · O*NET 30.3Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
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Equivalents
NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents
Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)No NICE work role maps to this job.