Biochemist
A Biochemist is a kind of chemist who studies the chemical composition of living matter as well as the chemical processes that are found in various life forms and how these processes work. It plays an important role in providing us with the necessary knowledge and information that can be used in the fields of genetics and heredity that allows researchers to discover or develop applications crucial and helpful to the medical field. The data that Biochemists acquire from their hard work and research are also important to other lines of work such as in agriculture and criminal justice. For example, further improvement of pesticides and insecticides that selectively kill harmful insects and pests can be done in Agriculture and improved analysis of DNA strains can be achieved in the field of criminal justice.
The level of education attained by prospective biochemists determines the kind and status of work that they can participate in. Those that have just finished a Bachelor’s Degree become high school biology teachers, laboratory technicians or research assistants. Those who have acquired a Master’s Degree can become research biochemists working under the supervision of others. Biochemists that are heads of research programs have earned a Doctorate (PhD) Degree. But of course, no matter the level of education attained, a biochemist should be adept and knowledgeable not only in chemistry and biology, but also in physics, math, engineering and computer application studies to be able to keep up with the rise of computer-related enhancements used around laboratories.
Biochemists earn within the range of $68,950 to $110,660 per year.
