AVRIL JONES

DESCRIPTION

• Use biology & engineering to improve the processes & outcomes of cell research.
• Create new or improve current tools that can be used in cell research
• Write rules for operating equipment
• Solve problems related to materials and systems.
• Create new or improve current tools that can be used in plant research.

CAREER FILELD & CLUSTER

CONDITIONS

• Biochemical engineers work in labs and use the computer and microscope to do most of their work.
• They work with chemicals and need to wear protective clothing
• Most biochemical engineers work 40 hours each week.

SALARY:

EDUCATION

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• Chemist
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• Nuclear engineer
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INTERESTS:

• frequently involves working with ideas & requires an extensive amount of thinking.
• can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
• involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
• often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, & machinery.
• working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

ABILITIES:

• Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying.
• taking time to understand the points being made.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths & weaknesses of all things

WORK VALUES

MORE INFO

• This job is in high damand
• There are about 5,100 job openings rite now.
• Most engineers work in office buildings, laboratories, or industrial plants.
• Others may spend time outdoors at construction sites & oil and gas exploration and production sites.