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Biochemists and Biophysicists
Study the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.
What a biochemists and biophysicist does
Become a biochemists and biophysicist
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good biochemists and biophysicist
- Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.
- Reading work related information.
- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
- 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.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Average hourly rate is $44 per hour with an average salary of $91,800 per year.
- Half of workers earn between $30 and $52 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $61,500 and $108,200 per year.
Biochemists And Biophysicist job outlook
- There are 463 workers in this occupation in Washington.
- There are 89 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.