biochemical engineer
Code 2145.1.1
Biochemical engineers research on the field of life science striving for new discoveries. They convert those findings into chemical solutions that can improve the wellbeing of society such as vaccines, tissue repair, crops improvement and green technologies advances such as cleaner fuels from natural resources.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- biology
- good manufacturing practices
- statistical process control
- gel permeation chromatography
- gas chromatography
- high-performance liquid chromatography
- genetics
- engineering principles
- engineering processes
- analytical chemistry
- biological chemistry
- toxicology
Skills and competences
- speak different languages
- interact professionally in research and professional environments
- Manejar terminología técnica en salud
- apply liquid chromatography
- apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities
- approve engineering design
- advise on nitrate pollution
- communicate with a non-scientific audience
- develop professional network with researchers and scientists
- demonstrate disciplinary expertise
- operate open source software
- disseminate results to the scientific community
- write scientific publications
- evaluate research activities
- examine engineering principles
- ensure compliance with environmental legislation
- ensure compliance with safety legislation
- manage research data
- manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data
- manage chemical testing procedures
- manage open publications
- integrate gender dimension in research
- interpret 2D plans
- interpret 3D plans
- perform scientific research
- conduct research across disciplines
- adjust engineering designs
- think abstractly
- mentor individuals
- promote open innovation in research
- promote the transfer of knowledge
- publish academic research
- run laboratory simulations
- draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation
- apply for research funding
- test samples for pollutants
- use technical drawing software
- use chromatography software
Transversal competences
- apply statistical analysis techniques
- advise on manufacturing problems
- document analysis results
- develop biochemical manufacturing training materials
- increase the impact of science on policy and society
- manage intellectual property rights
- manage personal professional development
- perform project management
- think analytically
- promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities
- synthesise information
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