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Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Science & Technology

  • Average Salary

    RM2758 - RM 5293

  • Career Trends

  • Compability

What is Molecular and Cellular Biologists?

Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

Minimum education level

 

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM2758 - RM 5293

Example of a Job Position

Molecular Biologist
Molecular Biology Specialist
Molecular Biology Researcher

Task

? Maintain accurate laboratory records and data ? Design molecular or cellular laboratory experiments, oversee their execution, and interpret results ? Conduct research on cell organization and function, including mechanisms of gene expression, cellular bioinformatics, cell signaling, or cell differentiation ? Instruct undergraduate and graduate students within the areas of cellular or molecular biology ? Compile and analyze molecular or cellular experimental data and adjust experimental designs as necessary

Knowledge

Mathematics

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

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

English

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

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

Active Learning

Understand the implications of new information for basic decision making and problem solving now and in the future.

Writing

Communicate effectively through writing that suits the needs of the audience

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.

Science

Use scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Capability

  • 1

    Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so that others can understand

  • 2

    Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to certain problems in order to produce reasonable answers.

  • 3

    Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules and conclusions (including finding relationships between seemingly unconnected events).

  • 4

    Written Understanding - Ability to read and understand information and ideas conveyed through writing

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