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Biochemists and Biophysicists

Science & Technology

  • Average Salary

    RM3327 - RM 6250

  • Career Trends

  • Compability

What is 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.

Minimum education level

 

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM3327 - RM 6250

Example of a Job Position

Analytical Research Chemist
Chief Scientific Officer
Director of the Biophysics Facility
Laboratory Director
Professor of Physics/Researcher in Biophysics
Research Assistant
Research Associate
Research Scientist
Scientist

Task

? Study physical principles of living cells or organisms and their electrical or mechanical energy, applying methods and knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, or biology ? Share research findings by writing scientific articles or by making presentations at scientific conferences ? Prepare reports or recommendations, based upon research outcomes ? Teach or advise undergraduate or graduate students or supervise their research ? Manage laboratory teams or monitor the quality of a team's work

Knowledge

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

English

Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.

Physics

Knowledge and predictions about the principles of physics, law, relations between the two, and applications for understanding liquids, materials, atmospheric, mechanical, electrical, atomic, atomic sub-structures and processes.

Biology

Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, function, interdependence, and their interactions with the environment and each other.

Chemistry

Knowledge of the composition, structure and chemical properties of substances and chemical processes and transformations that occur. Includes the use of chemicals and their interactions, alarms, production techniques and disposal methods

Skills

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled

Reading Understanding

Understand sentences and paragraphs written in work documents.

Coordination

Adjust the actions taken, with the actions of others.

Science

Use scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Capability

  • 1

    Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

  • 2

    Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing

  • 3

    Category Flexibility - The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

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