Molecular biologist, Kaimātai koiora rāpoi ngota
Also known as
- Biotechnologist, biochemist, cellular biologist, molecular biochemist, molecular geneticist, biochemistry scientist, molecular pathology scientist
Molecular biologists study the cells and molecules of living organisms and how they interact. They do experiments in product development and the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Your pay could be
$57K
Lower
$69K to $93K
Most common
$105K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Molecular biologists
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends and evenings
- usually work in laboratories, offices, universities and research institutes and may travel
- may work in hazardous conditions involving chemicals
- need to be accurate, methodical and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- study living cells and molecules
- analyse biological samples
- record research and data results
- plan biological research
- research microbiological processes and structures
- prepare reports and presentations
- write proposals and applications
- teach science to students
- review scientific papers
Investigative
Practical
Creative
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You need
- a bachelor's degree in biochemistry and cell biology, human biology, medical science or similar area
You may need
- a master's degree in biochemistry and cell biology, medical science or similar area
- a doctoral degree in biochemistry and cell biology or similar area
If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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