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name: biochemist
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description: "Occupational skill for the role 'biochemist' (also: biochemistry research scientist, chemical biotechnologist, biochemistry studies scholar, biochemistry science researcher, biochemistry studies research scientist, biochemistry studies scientist). Use when the user asks for typical biochemist work such as: Keep abreast of new biochemistries, instrumentation, or software by reading scientific literature and attending professional conferences.; Provide statistical and computational tools for biologically based activities, such as genetic analysis, measurement of gene expression, or gene function determination.; Direct the work of technicians and information technology staff applying bioinformatics tools or applications in areas such as proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, or clinical bioinformatics."
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# Biochemist
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Biochemists study and perform research on the reactions caused by chemicals in living organisms. This includes performing research for the development or improvement of chemical-based products (e.g. medicine) aimed at improving the health of living organisms and at better understanding their reactions.
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## Core workflow
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1. Keep abreast of new biochemistries, instrumentation, or software by reading scientific literature and attending professional conferences.
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2. Provide statistical and computational tools for biologically based activities, such as genetic analysis, measurement of gene expression, or gene function determination.
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3. Direct the work of technicians and information technology staff applying bioinformatics tools or applications in areas such as proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, or clinical bioinformatics.
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4. Develop new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific project needs.
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5. Develop data models and databases.
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6. Create or modify web-based bioinformatics tools.
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7. Design and apply bioinformatics algorithms including unsupervised and supervised machine learning, dynamic programming, or graphic algorithms.
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8. Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals.
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## How to use this skill
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- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
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- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
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- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
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- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
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- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).
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## Key competences (essential)
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- analyse chemical substances
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- analytical chemistry
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- apply for research funding
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- apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities
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- apply safety procedures in laboratory
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- apply scientific methods
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- biological chemistry
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- biology
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- biotechnology
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- calibrate laboratory equipment
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- communicable diseases
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- communicate with a non-scientific audience
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- computational chemistry
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- conduct research across disciplines
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- demonstrate disciplinary expertise
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## Hot technologies
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- IBM SPSS Statistics
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- SAS
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- The MathWorks MATLAB
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- Docker
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- GitHub
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- Tableau
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- Salesforce software
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- Apache Hadoop
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- Microsoft SQL Server
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- MySQL
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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6df6c5cb-c1a2-42c8-acd0-1ee5563c36c1), O*NET 30.3 (19-1029.01). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*
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