Molecular & Cellular Biologists
Also called:
Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Biology Professor
What they do:
Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
|
|
Basic Skills
- using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems
- reading work related information
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
- figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
|
|
Verbal
- read and understand what is written
- communicate by writing
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- use rules to solve problems
Math
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Visual Understanding
|
People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Analytical Thinking
- Persistence
- Achievement/Effort
- Dependability
|
|
You might use software like this on the job:
Analytical or scientific software
- RasMol
- Textco BioSoftware Gene Inspector
Spreadsheet software
Graphics or photo imaging software
- Molecular Devices Corporation MetaMorph
|
doctoral/professional degree or
bachelor's degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
|
|
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$72,700
per year, on average
|
|
You might like a career in one of these industries:
|
