Work Description
Biological scientists and biochemists examine and investigate the morphology, structure, chemistry and physical characteristics of living organisms, including their inter-relationships, environments and diseases.
Qualification
Entrants usually possess a degree. Entry may also be possible with an appropriate BTEC/SQA award, an Advanced GNVQ/GSVQ Level III, or other academic qualifications. Further specialist training is provided on the job. Some employers may expect entrants to gain professional qualifications.
Job Tasks
studies the physical and chemical form, structure, composition and function of living organisms;
identifies and studies the chemical substances, including microbial infections, involved in physiological processes and the progress of disease;
performs tests to study physiological and pathological characteristics within cells and other organisms;
researches the effects of internal and external environmental factors on the life processes and other functions of living organisms;
observes the structure of communities of organisms in the laboratory and in their natural environment;
advises farmers, medical staff and others, on the nature of field crops, livestock and produce and on the treatment and prevention of disease;
monitors the distribution, presence and behaviour of plants, animals and aquatic life, and performs other scientific tasks related to conservation not performed by jobholders in MINOR GROUP 214: Conservation and Environment Professionals.
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Estimated Pay
Information on weekly pay (average, median and decile) is taken from a combination of two sources: the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE); and the Labour Force Survey (LFS) (both conducted by the Office for National Statistics (ONS)). ASHE is widely regarded as the most reliable source of information on Pay and Hours, however it does not include information on pay by qualification as well as some other characteristics (such as self-employment).Unemployment Data
The level and rate of UK unemployment for this career path measured by the Labour Force Survey (LFS) as a percentage, using the International Labour Organisation's definition of unemployment.
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