In this article, we’ll discuss Career Options in Biochemistry.
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Biochemistry deals with cell structure and organization, biochemical regulations, enzymology and protein structures. Generally, biotechnology and biochemistry are interrelated because students apply whatever they had studied in biochemistry as practices in biotechnology.
In recent years there have been doctoral courses combined together and completed at a stretch within four to six years. Then, these people carry out their studies as postdoctoral researchers temporarily for two years and join as lecturers in some or other colleges. It depends on the interest or passion of the student to select the subject and also he/she can get various opportunities.
Before discussing the opportunities, we shall discuss some basic requirements or checklist of qualities which are very essential to a biochemistry degree holder or a biochemist.
Essential Skills a Biochemistry Candidate
Here are nine essential skills a biochemistry candidate should have to get a job of his/her choice.
1. Molecular biology techniques
2. Good laboratory practical skills.
3. A complex biological process must be understood.
4. Excellent observation skills
5. Debate engagement, assessment of an argument
6. Data analysis and research
7. Problem-solving and critical thinking.
8. Team working
9. Writing reports.
Career Options in Biochemistry
Now coming to the career opportunities for biochemistry candidates, these are fields as follows.
• Analytical chemist
• Healthcare scientist, clinical biochemistry
• Clinical research associate
