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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.

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.

£28,098

Entry Level Salary

£37,705.89

Average Salary

£65,869.57

Potential Salary

Number of Jobs

266

Past two years

136

This year

966

7 year projection

What are the key skills for this job?

What course level do I need to study?

Required Level

Requirement Percent

Level 3

2%

Level 4-5 (Higher Education)

5%

Level 6 (Bachelors)

45%

Level 7 (Masters or equivalent)

29%

Level 8 (Doctorate)

20%

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