We surveyed 1,158 biochemists to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical biochemist. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a biochemist?
Low
High
Working as a biochemist typically requires higher levels of intelligence when compared with the average career. This means that biochemists are required to actively learn new things related to their discipline and solve complex problems.
Can I learn to become a biochemist?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a biochemist typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a biochemist?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a biochemist. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for biochemists.
Do biochemists work full-time or part-time?
69% of biochemists work in full-time roles while 31% work part-time.
Is being a biochemist stressful?
Low
High
Biochemists tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a biochemist?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a biochemist.
How competitive is the workplace for biochemists?
Low
High
Biochemists see mild competition in their workplace.
Does being a biochemist require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for biochemists.
Are biochemists allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Biochemists are afforded a certain level of ability to express themselves creatively, compared to other careers.
Do biochemists have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Biochemists tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being a biochemist physically demanding?
Low
High
Work as a biochemists is not the most physically demanding of careers, falling in the bottom half of all careers.
Are biochemists exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Biochemists tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a biochemist require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a biochemist.
Does being a good biochemist require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a biochemist.