Molecular & Cellular Biologists
Molecular Biology Director, Molecular 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.
- Compile and analyze molecular or cellular experimental data and adjust experimental designs as necessary.
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
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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
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Verbal
- read and understand what is written
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- group things in different ways
Math
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Visual Understanding
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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
- Analytical Thinking
- Integrity
- Persistence
- Dependability
- Initiative
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You might use software like this on the job:
Analytical or scientific software
- Minitab
- Textco BioSoftware Gene Inspector
Spreadsheet software
Graphics or photo imaging software
- Molecular Devices Corporation MetaMorph
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post-doctoral training or
bachelor's degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$74,790
per year, on average
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