Biochemistry is a  fascinating subject that teaches you about the fundamental building blocks of life. Because the subject is so broad, biochemistry jobs cover many sectors from forensics through to nanotechnology and beyond. 

If you've studied biochemistry at university, there are many biochemistry jobs that you'll be a good candidate for. Choosing the right biochemistry job for you is made easier if you have a rough idea of the area you want to work in. Hopefully, during the course of your studies, you have been inspired to specialise in a particular area that has sparked your interest. 

Let's take a look at some of the most popular biochemistry jobs to get an idea of what biochemistry job roles look like.

Pharmacologist

Working as a pharmacologist, your main goal is to investigate how drugs interact with biological systems. This can be a very rewarding job because you will be:

• Discovering and creating new medicines
• Exploring how the effects of certain drugs differ from person to person
• Improving existing drugs so they are safer and more effective

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Biotechnologist

In this role, you will study all aspects of cells and organisms to create new technology and products. As a biotechnologist, your main goal is to improve people's quality of life. With a biochemistry background, it's likely that, as a biotechnologist, you'll want to specialise in microbiology, forensics, and medicine. Things you'll be tasked with include:

• Conducting experiments with living organisms
• Research and data analysis
• Maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment

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Clinical Research Associate 

If clinical trials have been the highlight of your biochemistry degree, then perhaps working as a Clinical Research Associate might be perfect for you. It's likely that you'll be testing clinical trials on drugs, their effectiveness and their safety. Other aspects of this role include:

• Liaising with doctors and other investigators
• Monitoring trials throughout their duration
• Preparing written clinical reports for publication

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Of course, this is just a small selection of the biochemistry jobs you can choose from, but we hope this gives you an overview of the kind of work biochemists can do.

To gain a better understanding of the different jobs that fall under the biochemistry umbrella, it's best to start looking at current job vacancies! By searching for 'biochemistry' on our 'find a job' page, you will be able to see a range of roles that fall under this category.

By reading real biochemistry job descriptions, key duties and responsibilities and role requirements, you will gain a much clearer understanding of the type of biochemistry job you want to/can apply for. 

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