Career Journal on Biochemist
Kris Lukas
Career Journal
Name: Biochemist Education and Training -Candidates should have a high school diploma with good grades in chemistry and biology -A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry is good to have as well as a Doctoral degree -Good to have a Major’s degree in biology, chemistry, or biochemistry - Should have between 18-24 months of experience working as a biochemist in a research facility or as an assistant Responsibilities -A typical work day includes studying chemical properties and the different biological processes associated with them. You will also find yourself conducting many experiments and working with very specialized equipment. -Each day consists of work relating to biological processes. So one day you could be developing a cure for an illness and the other discovering a new weather-resistant crop. -Work hours usually fall into about 40 hours or more per week. - Before starting a permanent job, you should have spent about 2 years in training at a biology research institute or as an intern. -Being a biochemist involves working in a group on a daily basis. You would also work for an institute of biochemistry or biology or as an independent research group. Salary -Salaries can range from about $68,950-$88,000 per year or more based on the amount of work hours that you complete. Proper Name -The formal name of this occupation is a Biochemist
Self -Reflection -I see myself as being this profession one day because I enjoy biochemistry and biomedical studies. I having taken aptitude towards biology as well so I can view myself in the future as possibly being a biochemist -I like that this career involves intense research and the use of specialized equipment. I also enjoy the fact that it involves working in groups over long periods of time as well. -I don’t like the fact that it requires a lot of reports and progress reports at same times. Also I pity the fact
Career Journal
Name: Biochemist Education and Training -Candidates should have a high school diploma with good grades in chemistry and biology -A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry is good to have as well as a Doctoral degree -Good to have a Major’s degree in biology, chemistry, or biochemistry - Should have between 18-24 months of experience working as a biochemist in a research facility or as an assistant Responsibilities -A typical work day includes studying chemical properties and the different biological processes associated with them. You will also find yourself conducting many experiments and working with very specialized equipment. -Each day consists of work relating to biological processes. So one day you could be developing a cure for an illness and the other discovering a new weather-resistant crop. -Work hours usually fall into about 40 hours or more per week. - Before starting a permanent job, you should have spent about 2 years in training at a biology research institute or as an intern. -Being a biochemist involves working in a group on a daily basis. You would also work for an institute of biochemistry or biology or as an independent research group. Salary -Salaries can range from about $68,950-$88,000 per year or more based on the amount of work hours that you complete. Proper Name -The formal name of this occupation is a Biochemist
Self -Reflection -I see myself as being this profession one day because I enjoy biochemistry and biomedical studies. I having taken aptitude towards biology as well so I can view myself in the future as possibly being a biochemist -I like that this career involves intense research and the use of specialized equipment. I also enjoy the fact that it involves working in groups over long periods of time as well. -I don’t like the fact that it requires a lot of reports and progress reports at same times. Also I pity the fact