Biological scientists and biochemists
£42,236
Average salary
37 hours
Average weekly hours
3.95%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Biological scientists and biochemists
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 2112
Biological scientists and biochemists examine and investigate the morphology, structure, chemistry and physical characteristics of living organisms, including their inter-relationships, environments and diseases.
Common tasks include:
- studies the physical and 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;
- observes the structure of communities of organisms in the laboratory and in their natural environment;
- advises farmers, medical staff and others, on the nature of field crops, livestock and produce and on the treatment and prevention of disease;
- monitors the distribution, presence and behaviour of plants, animals and aquatic life, and performs other scientific tasks related to conservation not performed by jobholders in MINOR GROUP 214: Conservation and Environment Professionals.
Qualifications
Entrants usually possess a degree. Entry may also be possible with an appropriate BTEC/SQA award, an Advanced GNVQ/GSVQ Level III, or other academic qualifications. Further specialist training is provided on the job. Some employers may expect entrants to 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.
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Regional employment: Biological scientists and biochemists
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Equality focus: Biological scientists and biochemists
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
£39,107
Female average annual salary
£44,843
Male average annual salary
37
Female average weekly hours
37
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Biological scientists and biochemists
Workforce gender: Biological scientists and biochemists
Breakdown by region
£47,971
London - highest annual average salary
£36,500
South West (England) - lowest annual average salary
44
South West (England) - Highest average weekly hours
32
East of England - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Biological scientists and biochemists
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Biological scientists and biochemists
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£16,164)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age