Description
The negative effects of chemicals on living organisms, their dose and exposure.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 9 occupations
- Optional in 13 occupations
- Total: 22 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- PharmacologistA 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 scientistBiomedical scientists perform all laboratory methods required as part of medical examination, treatment and research activities, particularly clinical-chemical, haematological, imm…
- ToxicologistA 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…
- Industrial pharmacistIndustrial pharmacists are involved in the research and creation of medications. They develop new medicines, perform tests, assure quality and ensure that medication complies with …
- Hospital pharmacistHospital pharmacists prepare, dispense and provide medication to patients in hospitals. They collaborate with healthcare personnel such as doctors and nurses to treat patients and …
- PharmacistPharmacists prepare, dispense, and provide prescriptions for, over the counter medication. They offer clinical information on medicines, report suspected adverse reactions, and&nbs…
- Sensory scientistSensory scientists carry out sensory analysis in order to compose or improve flavours and fragrances for the food, beverage and cosmetics industry. They base their flavour and frag…
- Specialist pharmacistSpecialist pharmacists provide specialist services for companies in the pharmacy industry and in hospital pharmacies. The role of the specialist pharmacist varies throug…
- Biochemical engineerA Biochemical Engineer is a highly specialized professional who combines principles of biology, chemistry, and engineering to design and develop processes for producing pharmaceuti…
Optional for
- ChemistChemists perform laboratory research by testing and analysing the chemical structure of substances.They translate the research results into industrial production processes which ar…
- Anatomical pathology technicianAnatomical pathology technicians assist specialised doctors in pathology in conducting post-mortem examinations, keeping records of the samples, specimens, organs and the respectiv…
- Pharmacy lecturerPharmacy lecturers are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field of stu…
- BiochemistA 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…
- Biochemistry technicianBiochemistry technicians provide technical assistance in researching, analysing and testing the reactions caused by chemicals in living organisms. They use laboratory equipment to …
- MicrobiologistA 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…
- Biomedical scientist advancedBiomedical scientists advanced undertake advanced translational research in the biomedical science field and perform as educators of their professions or as other professionals. Ot…
- Pharmaceutical engineerA 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 …
- Chemistry lecturerChemistry 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…
- Chemical engineerA Chemical Engineer is a professional who applies principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and engineering to design, develop, and optimize processes for producing chemicals,…
- BiologistA Biologist is a scientist who studies living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, and interactions with the environment. Biologists work in various f…
- BioengineerBioengineers 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……
- Chemistry teacher secondary schoolChemistry teachers at secondary schools provide education to students, commonly children and young adults, in a secondary school setting. They are usually subject teachers, special…



