Molecular biologist

Also known as

Biotechnologist, biochemist, cellular biologist, molecular biochemist, molecular geneticist, biochemistry scientist, molecular pathology scientist

AUT programmes

• Biological Science Major - Bachelor of Science
• Biomedical Science Major - Bachelor of Science

Work environment

• Usually work regular business hours but may work weekends and evenings
• Usually work in laboratories, offices, universities and research institutes and may travel
• May work in hazardous conditions involving chemicals
• Need to be accurate, methodical and identify and solve problems

Typical tasks

• Study living cells and molecules
• Analyse biological samples
• Record research and data results
• Plan biological research
• Research microbiological processes and structures
• Prepare reports and presentations
• Write proposals and applications
• Teach science to students
• Review scientific papers

Salary information

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Further study options

• Master of Science