213117 - Biochemist

Studies reactions caused by chemical substances in living organisms. Conducts scientific research to create and improve chemical products, improves the health of living organisms and better understands reactions caused by chemical substances.

Main activities

* research and test chemical substances, analyze their composition and properties;
* perform chemical experiments, test various products and substances, make conclusions about product viability and repeatability;
* clean glassware and other equipment, check for damage or corrosion, ensure their proper operation;
* interpret and summarize new and complex information from various sources;
* exploit information, knowledge evaluation processes, maximize the movement of technology, intellectual property, knowledge, and abilities between the research base and industry or the public sector.

Characteristic competences

* analyze chemical substances;
* perform chemical experiments;
* oversee laboratory equipment;
* systemize information;
* facilitate knowledge transfer.