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Biochemical Engineers

SOC 17-2199.01

Develop usable, tangible products, using knowledge of biology, chemistry, or engineering. Solve problems related to materials, systems, or processes that interact with humans, plants, animals, microorganisms, or biological materials.

Green Occupation Zone 4 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Writing

3.9

Speaking

3.9

Science

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.9

Complex Problem Solving

3.9

Mathematics

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Mathematics

4.3

Engineering and Technology

4.3

Biology

4.0

Chemistry

4.0

Production and Processing

3.9

Physics

3.8

English Language

3.8

Design

3.7

Key Tasks

1Maintain databases of experiment characteristics or results.

2Read current scientific or trade literature to stay abreast of scientific, industrial, or technological advances.

3Develop methodologies for transferring procedures or biological processes from laboratories to commercial-scale manufacturing production.

4Prepare technical reports, data summary documents, or research articles for scientific publication, regulatory submissions, or patent applications.

5Devise scalable recovery, purification, or fermentation processes for producing proteins or other biological substances for human or animal therapeutic use, food production or processing, biofuels, or effluent treatment.

Also Known As

Analytical Biochemical Engineer Biochemical Development Engineer Biochemical Engineer Biochemistry Chemical Engineering Analyst Bioengineer Bioprocess Development Engineer Bioprocess Engineer Biosecurity and Filtration Lead Development Technical Lead Engineering Director