Chemist, Biological

Aliases: Chemist, Pharmaceutics, Biochemists

Industry/Sector(s): Life Sciences

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Chemist, Biological is expected to perform include:

Conducting tests and studying metabolic processes in plants and animals
Determining their nutrition requirements
Applying modern techniques like chromatography, electrophoresis, spectrophotometry radioactive tracers and Warburg manometry for analysis of biological compounds under both normal and pathological conditions
Isolating enzymes and other active principles from tissues
Analysing and studying plant, animal, and microbial materials to determine their composition of fat, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, trace elements, etc.
Studying biological fluids and materials such as blood, urine, arebrospinal fluid, liver tissue and hormones and co-relating findings to normal or pathological conditions
Conducting studies for separation and qualitative detection of poison in body for pathological and other purposes

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 3}

It is a field job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is a part of this job

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system maybe available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ²

Preferably, B.Sc in Biochemistry

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of conducting various tests in plants and animals
Ability to analyse results
Proficiency in following rules for safe lab practices
Knowledge of the chemical processes in living organisms

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Quality conscious
Good communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Research and problem-solving skills

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
www.thiruvalluvaruniversity.ac.in/
Savitribai Phule Pune University : Department of Microbiology, Pune
www.unipune.ac.in/
IIS University (International College for Girls, Autonomous), Jaipur
iisuniv.ac.in/
Government Maharani Laxmi Bai Post Graduate Girls College, Indore
www.vlbcindore.org/
Guru Nanak Girls College, Yamuna Nagar
www.gngcollegeynr.com/

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://thiruvalluvaruniversity.ac.in/pdf/biochemistry.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁴

Trainee → Chemist, Biological → Senior Chemist → Lead Researcher

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ²

For candidates with 1 to 4 year of experience – Rs 16,500 to Rs 25,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ²

Generally, 1 to 4 years of experience is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ²

Universities, museums, conservatories
Government agencies
Research institutions
Private industries - agricultural processors, pharmaceutical companies, oil companies and commercial suppliers of plants and animals
Botanical gardens

KEYWORDS

Chemist
Pharmaceutics

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2131.1300	Chemist, Biological
ISCO 2008	2131	Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists and Related Professionals
NIC 2008	72100	Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 2
2	http://www.nsdcindia.org/
3	https://targetstudy.com/courses/bsc-biochemistry.html
4	http://www.payscale.com/research/IN/All_Biologists/Salary
5	http://www.nsdcindia.org/sites/default/files/files/Pharmaceuticals.pdf
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7	https://www.infosys.com/industries/life-sciences
8	http://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/global/Documents/Life-Sciences-Health-Care/gx-lshc-2015-life-sciences-report-india.pdf
9	http://www.naukri.com/job-listings-Biochemistry-Bhatia-Hospital-Mumbai-1-to-4-years-080616007634?src=seo_srp&sid=14655050964810&xp=2&qp=biochemistry&srcPage=s
10	http://www.naukri.com/biochemistry-jobs
11	http://socialjustice.nic.in/
12	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Code%20Structure.pdf

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