Biological chemistry

Description

Biological chemistry is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 11 occupations
  • Optional in 22 occupations
  • Total: 33 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)

Essential for

  • Pharmacologist
    A Pharmacologist is a scientist who studies the effects of drugs and chemicals on living organisms, focusing on how these substances interact with biological systems. Their researc…
  • Biomedical scientist
    Biomedical scientists perform all laboratory methods required as part of medical examination, treatment and research activities, particularly clinical-chemical, haematological, imm…
  • Hospital pharmacist
    Hospital pharmacists prepare, dispense and provide medication to patients in hospitals. They collaborate with healthcare personnel such as doctors and nurses to treat patients and …
  • Biochemist
    A Biochemist is a scientist who studies the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms. Their work is at the intersection of biology and chemistry, explor…
  • Pharmacist
    Pharmacists prepare, dispense, and provide prescriptions for, over the counter medication. They offer clinical information on medicines, report suspected adverse reactions, and&nbs…
  • Dietitian
    Dietitians assess specific nutritional requirements of populations or individuals throughout their lives and translate this into advice which will maintain, reduce risk to, or rest…
  • Nurse responsible for general care
    A nurse responsible for general care is a health care professional qualified to practise nursing both individually and in cooperation with others. Nurses responsible for general ca…
  • Biochemistry technician
    Biochemistry technicians provide technical assistance in researching, analysing and testing the reactions caused by chemicals in living organisms. They use laboratory equipment to …
  • Pharmaceutical engineer
    A Pharmaceutical Engineer is a specialized type of engineer who designs, develops, and optimizes processes and equipment used in the production of pharmaceutical products, such as …
  • Biochemical engineer
    A Biochemical Engineer is a highly specialized professional who combines principles of biology, chemistry, and engineering to design and develop processes for producing pharmaceuti…
  • Bioengineer
    Bioengineers combine state of the art findings in the field of biology with engineering logics in order to develop solutions aimed at improving the well-being of society. They can……

Optional for

  • Medical laboratory assistant
    Medical laboratory assistants work under the supervision of biomedical scientists and carry out basic laboratory procedures. They work in the pre-analytical handling of samples, su…
  • Biomedical engineer
    Biomedical engineers combine knowledge of engineering principles and biological findings for the development of medical treatments, medicaments, and general healthcare purposes. Th…
  • Medicine lecturer
    Medicine lecturers are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers, and often doctors who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own speci…
  • Chemist
    Chemists perform laboratory research by testing and analysing the chemical structure of substances.They translate the research results into industrial production processes which ar…
  • Kinesiologist
    A Kinesiologist is a healthcare and movement science professional who studies human motion and applies this knowledge to improve health, fitness, rehabilitation, and performance. T…
  • Biophysicist
    A Biophysicist is a scientist who studies the physical principles that govern the structures and processes of biological systems. They apply concepts from physics, chemistry, biolo…
  • Science teacher secondary school
    Science teachers at secondary schools provide education to students, commonly children and young adults, in a secondary school setting. They are usually subject teachers, specialis…
  • Toxicologist
    A Toxicologist is a scientist who studies the effects of chemicals, toxins, and other potentially harmful substances on living organisms. Their work is crucial in determining the s…
  • Scientific laboratory technician
    Scientific laboratory technicians carry out laboratory-based research, analysis and testing and support life science professionals. They sample, test, measure, research and analyse…
  • Secondary school teacher
    Secondary school teachers provide education to students, commonly children and young adults, in a secondary school setting. They are usually specialist subject teachers, who inst…
  • Geneticist
    A Geneticist is a scientist who studies genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms. Their work is crucial for understanding how traits are passed from one generatio…
  • Specialised doctor
    A specialised doctor, also known as a specialist or specialist physician, is a medical professional who has completed additional training and education in a specific area of medici…
  • Microbiologist
    A Microbiologist is a scientist who studies microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, algae, and parasites, that are invisible to the naked eye but have a significant impac…
  • Epidemiologist
    An Epidemiologist is a public health professional who studies patterns, causes, and effects of diseases and health conditions within populations. They are at the forefront of disea…
  • Agronomist
    Agronomists provide consulting services to companies, agricultural cooperatives, agronomical crop growers and horticultural crop growers on the cultivation of food crops. They stud…
  • Fragrance chemist
    A fragrance chemist, also known as a perfumer or scent designer, is a specialized professional who creates, develops, and formulates fragrances for use in various products such as …
  • Chemistry lecturer
    Chemistry lecturers are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field of st…
  • Environmental technician
    Environmental technicians investigate sources of pollution and aid in the development of pollution prevention and environment protection plans. They take samples of soil, water or …
  • Chemical engineer
    A Chemical Engineer is a professional who applies principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and engineering to design, develop, and optimize processes for producing chemicals,…
  • Biologist
    A Biologist is a scientist who studies living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, and interactions with the environment. Biologists work in various f…
  • Bacteriology technician
    Bacteriology technicians provide technical assistance in researching and testing bacteria using laboratory equipment. They collect and analyse data for experiments, compile reports…
  • Medical laboratory manager
    Medical laboratory managers oversee the daily operations of a medical laboratory. They manage employees and communicate the schedule of activities. They monitor and ensure all labo…

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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