Explore career options in biochemistry and molecular biology
Here you can find information on career pathways and outcomes in the field of biochemistry and molecular biology.
You can also discover where to look for job vacancies, as well as professional associations, mentoring and international opportunities.
Opportunities
Study in the field of biochemistry and molecular biology will prepare you with the basic experimental, theoretical, computational and communication skills necessary for practicing scientists, as well as an appreciation of the place of scientific studies in the wider technological and social context.
These studies focus on areas such as immunology, pathology, physiology, including biological processes for environmental, medical, industrial or pharmaceutical processes.
Many of the skills required for expertise in these areas will be developed through this major of the Bachelor of Science.
Career fields
- Biotechnology companies
- Chemical manufacturing
- Environmental consultancies
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Medical and scientific research
- Food processing industry
- Mining sector
- Agriculture
- Forensic science/toxicology
- Research and development
- Petroleum processing
- Molecular biology
- Policing
- Pathology laboratories
- Criminal justice system
- Hospitals
- Pharmacology
Employment roles
- Analytical chemist
- Clinical research coordinator
- Toxicology scientist
- Environmental officer
- Medical laboratory scientist
- Research assistant
- Forensic molecular biologist
- Product development scientist
- Scientific officer
- Medical scientist
- Laboratory technician
- Medical representative
- Molecular pathology scientist
- Radiopharmaceutical scientist
- Bioinformatics scientist
- Systems analyst
- Bioprocess scientist
- Scientific evaluator
Occupation snapshot
Employed
29,500
Annual growth
1,200
Weekly earnings
$2,004
Part-time share
22%
This data is based on the occupation profile for medical laboratory scientists retrieved from the Government's 色情网站 website August 2024.
Your employability
In addition to knowledge and skills directly related to your program of study, you will also develop a range of other skills such as teamwork, analytical, communication through academic study, employment, voluntary work, sporting and recreational activities and life experience.
Recognising the value employers place on these skills is an important factor in your graduate job search. You can further develop your employability with these resources:
Vacancies
Information on relevant vacancies and career resources can be found in a wide range of sources:
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Industry research
New Griffith research is using biochemical profiles from the blood of sea turtles as a tool to monitor the health of populations in the wild. Published in , the researchers used metabolomics, which measures the by-products of physiological processes, to determine if environmental conditions or the way in which they were captured can affect their health.
“As an iconic but threatened species, there is considerable interest in adapting cutting-edge analytical techniques to evaluate the health of wild populations of sea turtles,” said , a Research Fellow at the 色情网站n Rivers Institute.
Job application resources
Craft a stand-out resume and cover letter, and learn how to prepare for job interviews.
Approach potential employers
Many work opportunities are not advertised, so we recommend approaching potential employers with the aim of researching their needs and how your skills, experience, interests and qualifications could match theirs.
This is called informational interviewing and will benefit you by:
- clarifying your specific career direction
- enhancing your professional network
- increasing your chances of being offered a job.
Industry outlook
The website includes helpful information such as job descriptions, employment prospects, average weekly earnings and skills requirements. Every job title in the database has a skills section to help you identify and describe essential skills for your future career.
The website also has job descriptions and a useful career insight section.
The website has up-to-date information on graduate salaries, especially the Graduate Outlook Survey (GOS) National Report, which contains undergraduate salary figures.
More detailed information is available at the portal.
Professional associations
Joining a professional association is a great way to interact with people in your field who can assist you to explore your career options and potentially find employment opportunities. These associations hold regular professional development and networking events:
Students are welcome to join and often receive a discount on their membership.
Mentoring
The award-winning Industry Mentoring Program provides an excellent opportunity to further develop your employability and build professional networks.
The program is available to students with more than 80CP as well as recent graduates.
Sustainable Development Goals
Griffith University is aligned to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) and is committed to promoting decent work and economic growth, advancing the principles of responsible and sustainable consumption and production, and advocating for peace, justice, and resilient institutional frameworks.
Further careers information
Careers counselling
Individual career counselling sessions are available to all current students and recent graduates.
You can book an initial appointment via CareerHub.
Career planning
Our website has an array of career planning resources you can explore at any stage of your student journey.
Career Readiness
Check out our Career Readiness site in Learning@Griffith for additional information and resources for your career development learning:
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Please note: The content on this webpage is a guide only. Please refer to degree-specific information and accreditation requirements of your profession on the Degree and Course Finder website and with the relevant professional accreditation body for your degree.