Biochemistry

University of North Florida

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 26.0202

Studies the chemical processes of living organisms, bridging chemistry and biology.

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Biochemistry

University of North Florida

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 26.0202

Studies the chemical processes of living organisms, bridging chemistry and biology.

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Skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingCritical ThinkingScienceActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingInstructingLearning StrategiesQuality Control AnalysisTime ManagementCoordinationSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge

English LanguageBiologyMathematicsChemistryComputers and ElectronicsMedicine and DentistryPhysicsAdministrativeEducation and TrainingFood ProductionProduction and ProcessingEngineering and TechnologyDesignCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and Management

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingProblem SensitivitySpeech ClarityNear VisionCategory FlexibilitySpeech RecognitionVisual Color DiscriminationMathematical Reasoning

Tasks

Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as molecular biolo
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instructio
Write letters of recommendation for students.
Conduct research, or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and
Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to
Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research perso
Taste or smell foods or beverages to ensure that flavors meet specifications or to select samples wi
Measure, test, or weigh bottles, cans, or other containers to ensure that hardness, strength, or dim
Maintain records of testing results or other documents as required by state or other governing agenc
Follow strict safety procedures when handling toxic materials to avoid contamination.
Evaluate effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, and microorganisms at various levels.
Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments f
Share research findings by writing scientific articles or by making presentations at scientific conf
Teach or advise undergraduate or graduate students or supervise their research.
Study physical principles of living cells or organisms and their electrical or mechanical energy, ap
Analyze biochemical or biophysical data.
Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, or water quality modeling.
Analyze storm water systems to identify opportunities for water resource improvements.
Conduct, or oversee the conduct of, investigations on matters such as water storage, wastewater disc
Schedule subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as required by study protocols.
Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performi
Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of me
Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.
Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.
Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareGeographic information systemDocument management softwareElectronic mail softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareOffice suite softwareObject or component oriented development softwareWeb platform development softwareGraphical user interface development softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareAccounting softwareCategorization or classification softwareVideo conferencing softwareSpreadsheet software

Tools

Anaerobic growth chambersBenchtop ultracentrifugesCarbon dioxide analysis equipmentCarousel slide projectorsChemiluminescence imaging systemsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersElectrophoresis equipmentAerobic growth chambersAgitatorsAmino acid analyzersAnalytical balancesAutoclavesAutomated cell countersAutomated microplate ELISA readersAutomated tissue/slide stainersAutomatic pipettersBalancesBioanalyzersBiological containment hoodsCentrifugesConductivity metersAgar plates

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