Physical scientists
£41,714
Average salary
39 hours
Average weekly hours
2.65%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Biochemists and biomedical scientists
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 2113
Biochemists and biomedical scientists examine and investigate the chemical processes of living organisms, including their inter-relationships, environments and diseases, and perform laboratory tests on tissue, blood and other samples to diagnose diseases, toxins or health conditions.
Common tasks include:
- studies the chemical form, structure, composition and function of living organisms
- identifies and studies the chemical substances, including microbial infections, involved in physiological processes and the progress of disease
- performs tests to study physiological and pathological characteristics within cells and other organisms
- researches the effects of internal and external environmental factors on the life processes and other functions of living organisms
- performs tests to help clinicians diagnose and treat various conditions, evaluates existing treatments and researches new ways to treat diseases
- researches, develops and quality checks new products in the pharmaceuticals, food production and agricultural Industries
Qualifications
Entrants usually possess a degree. Entry may also be possible with an appropriate BTEC/SQA award, an HNC/NHD, or other academic qualifications. Further specialist training is provided on the job. Some employers may expect entrants to hold a postgraduate qualification or gain professional qualifications.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
Employment status: Biochemists and biomedical scientists
Regional employment: Biochemists and biomedical scientists
Future employment: Biochemists and biomedical scientists
Top 12 industries: Biochemists and biomedical scientists
Alternative & related job titles: Biochemists and biomedical scientists
Clinical technologist Endocrinologist Histopathologist Medical technologist Medical researcher
Equality focus: Biochemists and biomedical scientists
Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.
Breakdown by gender
£40,671
Female average annual salary
£42,757
Male average annual salary
37
Female average weekly hours
41
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Biochemists and biomedical scientists
Workforce gender: Biochemists and biomedical scientists
Breakdown by region
£45,886
South East (England) - highest annual average salary
£38,064
North East (England) - lowest annual average salary
44
Northern Ireland - Highest average weekly hours
37
London - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Biochemists and biomedical scientists
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Biochemists and biomedical scientists
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£18,250)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age
0.39%
Unemployment rate for under 25s
2.88%
Unemployment rate for 25s and over