Career spotlight
Biochemists and biomedical scientists
Average National Salaries (2022)
Age 20
£18,200
Age 35
£35,360
Age 50
£40,560
Average salary in the East Midlands: £35,880
What does this career do?
Biochemists and biomedical scientists examine and investigate the chemical processes of living organisms, including their inter-relationships, environments and diseases, and perform laboratory tests on tissue, blood and other samples to diagnose diseases, toxins or health conditions.
Typical tasks
- studies the chemical form, structure, composition and function of living organisms
identifies and studies the chemical substances, including microbial infections, involved in physiological processes and the progress of disease
performs tests to study physiological and pathological characteristics within cells and other organisms
researches the effects of internal and external environmental factors on the life processes and other functions of living organisms
performs tests to help clinicians diagnose and treat various conditions, evaluates existing treatments and researches new ways to treat diseases
researches, develops and quality checks new products in the pharmaceuticals, food production and agricultural Industries
Current entry requirements
Entrants usually possess a degree. Entry may also be possible with an appropriate BTEC/SQA award, an HNC/NHD, or other academic qualifications. Further specialist training is provided on the job. Some employers may expect entrants to hold a postgraduate qualification or gain professional qualifications.
Percentage in work
Predicted employment status in 2022
Part-time
Full-time
Self Employed
Predicted employment levels in the East Midlands
Career related courses available at West Notts
About the statistics
Data is powered by LMI for All and is sourced from labour market statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the Institute for Employment Research, the Department for Works and Pensions, and the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.