Biochemistry

Biochemistry is the branch of science that explores the chemical processes within and related to living organisms. You learn to use recombinant DNA technology and biotechnology, as well as protein and genetic engineering.

Job Titles
- clinical biochemist
- pharmacologist
- biomedical scientist
- research scientist
- molecular biologist
- biochemist
- pharmaceutical scientist
- biotechnologist
- regulatory affair specialist
- food scientist
- agricultural biochemist
- nutritional biochemist
- environmental scientist
- toxicologist
- bioremediation specialist
- science writer
- biochemistry instructor
- science outreach coordinator
- geneticist
- genomics technician
- bioinformatician
- forensic scientist
- DNA analyst
- toxicology analyst
Industries
- hospitals and clinical laboratories
- diagnostic companies
- health research institutions
- pharmaceutical companies
- biotechnology firms
- drug research and development
- food and beverage companies
- agricultural research organizations
- government food safety agencies
- nutrition companies
- environmental consultancies
- government environmental agencies
- conservation organizations
- genomics research companies
- clinical genetics lab
- biotechnology firms
- forensic laboratories
- chemical manufacturing companies
- materials science firms
- industrial biotechnology companies
- scientific publishing houses
- regulatory agencies
Professional Organizations
- American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Biochemical Society
- Division of Biochemistry and Chemical Biology
- Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)
- Protein Society
- Society for Glycobiology (SFG)
- American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC)
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