Biochemical Engineers

Create practical goods by combining your scientific and technical expertise in areas such as biology, chemistry, and engineering. Find answers to issues concerning the materials, systems, or processes involved in the interaction of living beings, whether they be human, plant, animal, or microbial.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
MED
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
MED
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
HIGH
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Comfort of the work setting
Leadership
Level of responsibilities
Competition for this position
Dealing and handling conflicts
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Exposure to job hazards
Physical demands
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Critical decision making
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines

Activities

Analyzing Data or Information Know More
Documenting/Recording Information Know More
Interacting With Computers Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Know More
Processing Information Know More
Thinking Creatively Know More
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Know More

Areas of Study

Biology Know More
Chemistry Know More
Computers and Electronics Know More
Engineering and Technology Know More
English Language Know More
Mathematics Know More
Physics Know More
Production and Processing Know More

Degrees

Key Abilities

  1. Deductive Reasoning Know More
  2. Inductive Reasoning Know More
  3. Information Ordering Know More
  4. Oral Comprehension Know More
  5. Oral Expression Know More
  6. Problem Sensitivity Know More
  7. Written Comprehension Know More
  8. Written Expression Know More

Colleges

Top Skills

Active Listening Know More
Complex Problem Solving Know More
Critical Thinking Know More
Judgment and Decision Making Know More
Reading Comprehension Know More
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