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Occupational Description

Study the chemical composition and 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.

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Biochemists and Biophysicists

Employment Outlook for Biochemists And Biophysicists

Statewide Employment Analysis	2006 employment is estimated to be much smaller than the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the statewide average. Due to low projected job openings in this occupation, reasonable employment opportunities do not exist.

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Current Job Openings for Biochemists And Biophysicists There are no openings for this occupation.

State of Oregon License Information for Biochemists And Biophysicists No statewide license is required for this occupation.

Wages for Biochemists And Biophysicists

Region	---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
	Percentiles (hourly wages)					Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
	10th	25th	50th (median)	75th	90th
Oregon Statewide	$16.55	$19.45	$22.58	$26.78	$30.84	$23.03	$47,907
Multnomah / Washington	17.02	19.24	21.78	24.17	28.83	22.20	46,175

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Regional Employment Projections for Biochemists And Biophysicists

Region	Employment		Change	% Change	Projected Annual Openings
	2006	2016			Growth	Replacement	Total
Oregon Statewide	75	86	11	14.7%	1	3	4
Multnomah / Washington	52	59	7	13.5%	1	2	2
Lane	15	19	4	26.7%	0	1	1
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	5	7	2	40.0%	0	0	0
Jackson / Josephine	2	2	0	0.0%	0	0	0
Morrow / Umatilla	0	3	3	NA	0	0	0
Grant / Harney / Malheur	0	1	1	NA	0	0	0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook	0	1	1	NA	0	0	0

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Industries of Employment for Biochemists And Biophysicists

Industry Click links to view infoUSA employers	Ownership	2006 Employment
Total, All Industries	All	75
Total, All Industries	Private	19
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	Private	11
Scientific Research and Development Services	Private	11
Total, All Industries	Local	55
Educational Services	Local	54

Educational Requirements for Biochemists And Biophysicists Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a master's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.

Skills for Biochemists And Biophysicists

• Apply Bacteriology Theory
• Apply Basic Chemistry
• Apply Biochemistry Theory
• Apply Biological Theory
• Apply Chemical Laboratory Tests
• Apply Chemistry Theory
• Apply Genetic Theory
• Apply Linear Algebra
• Apply Mathematical Principles To New Technology Creation
• Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
• Apply Microbiology Theory
• Apply Physiological Knowledge
• Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
• Apply Statistical Methods
• Conduct Chemical Analyses
• Conduct Field Research
• Conduct Investigations And Research
• Conduct Laboratory Research
• Conduct Qualitative Analysis
• Conduct Quantitative Analysis
• Conduct Vivisection
• Design Tables Depicting Data
• Develop And Revise Databases
• Follow Hazardous Materials Specifications
• Make Presentations
• Perform Microbiology Procedures
• Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
• Prepare Vaccines, Biologicals And Serums
• Present Technical Papers And Research Results
• Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
• Use Algebra
• Use Biological Research Techniques
• Use Biological Testing Instruments
• Use Calculus
• Use Graphic Design Software To Model Chemical And Molecular Structures
• Use Molecular Design Principles
• Use On-Line Search Techniques
• Use Quantitative Research Methods
• Write Grant Proposals
• Write Technical Papers From Original Research

Schools and Training Providers for Biochemists And Biophysicists The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

• Biochemistry
• Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology

Eastern Oregon University One University Blvd La Grande, OR 97850 Phone: (541) 962-3672 Programs of Training: Biochemistry	Portland State University 724 SW Harrison Portland, OR 97201 Phone: (503) 725-4433 Programs of Training: Biochemistry	Pacific University 2043 College Way Forest Grove, OR 97116 Phone: (503) 352-3174 Programs of Training: Biochemistry
Oregon Health & Science University 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd Portland, OR 97239 Phone: (503) 494-7800 Programs of Training: Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology	Oregon State University 104 Kerr Administration Bldg. Corvallis, OR 97331 Phone: (541) 737-0123 Programs of Training: Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology	Lewis & Clark College 0615 S W Palatine Hill Rd Portland, OR 97219 Phone: (503) 768-7000 Programs of Training: Biochemistry
University of Oregon 110 Johnson Hall Eugene, OR 97403 Phone: (541) 346-3014 Programs of Training: Biochemistry	Reed College 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd Portland, OR 97202 Phone: (503) 771-1112 Programs of Training: Biochemistry

Career Pathway Roadmaps for Biochemists And Biophysicists No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.

Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Biochemists And Biophysicists matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.

Occupation	Skill Overlap
Microbiologists	86%
Life Scientists, All Other	76%
Biological Scientists, All Other	75%
Food Scientists And Technologists	72%
Zoologists And Wildlife Biologists	70%
Animal Scientists	68%
Soil And Plant Scientists	59%
Agricultural And Food Scientists	57%
Chemists	50%
Agricultural And Food Science Technicians	46%