Biochemistry Research Scientist

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Act as technical consultant in a particular field of expertise
• Analyze, synthesize, purify, modify and characterize chemical or biochemical compounds
• Conduct research into the synthesis and properties of chemical compounds and the mechanisms of chemical reactions
• Conduct research to develop new chemical formulations and processes and devise new technical applications of industrial chemicals and compounds
• Conduct research to discover, develop, refine and evaluate new products such as those used in nanomedicine, nanoelectronics and other applications of chemistry
• Develop and conduct programs of analysis to ensure quality control of raw materials, chemical intermediates or final products
• Investigate chemical aspects of the mechanisms of drug action, the diagnosis and treatment of disease and the organ function
• Participate in interdisciplinary research and development projects

Experience and specialization

Specialization in chemistry

• Reaction kinetics
• Electrochemistry

Specialization or experience

• Biochemistry or biological chemistry