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Molecular and Cellular Biologists

SOC 19-1029.02

Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

Zone 5 Life, Physical, and Social Science

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Science

4.9

Reading Comprehension

4.4

Critical Thinking

4.2

Writing

4.1

Active Listening

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Active Learning

4.0

Complex Problem Solving

4.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Biology

4.9

Chemistry

4.0

English Language

3.9

Mathematics

3.6

Education and Training

3.3

Computers and Electronics

3.0

Medicine and Dentistry

2.9

Physics

2.6

Key Tasks

1Maintain accurate laboratory records and data.

2Design molecular or cellular laboratory experiments, oversee their execution, and interpret results.

3Compile and analyze molecular or cellular experimental data and adjust experimental designs as necessary.

4Conduct research on cell organization and function, including mechanisms of gene expression, cellular bioinformatics, cell signaling, or cell differentiation.

5Supervise technical personnel and postdoctoral research fellows.

Also Known As

Biologist Cell Biologist Cell Biology Scientist Cellular Biologist DNA Sequencing Associate Laboratory Technician Life Science Research Assistant Molecular Biologist Molecular Biology Director Molecular Biology Professor