biological chemistry
Biological chemistry is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
Pharmacologists study the manner in which drugs and medicaments interact with organisms, living systems, and their parts (i.e. cells, tissues, or organs). Their research aims at identifying substances that can be ingested by humans and that exert adequate biochemical functions for curing illnesses.
Competences and skills
89 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 16 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencescancer risks
The risk factors related to cancer such as smoking, HIV, radiation, obesity, alcohol, environmental causes and diet.
microbiology-bacteriology
Microbiology-Bacteriology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
Cross-sector
13 competencescommunicable diseases
Communicable diseases is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
laboratory techniques
Techniques applied in the different fields of natural science in order to obtain experimental data such as gravimetric analysis, gas chromatography, electronic or thermic methods.
life sciences
The study of the processes related to cells, molecules and living organisms.
medicines
The medicines, their nomenclature and the substances used in the manufacture of medicines.
pharmaceutical chemistry
The chemical aspects of identification and synthetic alteration of chemical entities as they relate to therapeutic use. The way various chemicals affect biological systems and how they can be integrated in drug development.
pharmaceutical drug development
Drug manufacturing phases: pre-clinical phase (research and tests on animals), clinical phase (clinical trials on humans) and the sub-phases required to obtain as an end product a pharmaceutical drug.
pharmaceutical legislation
European and national legal framework for the development, distribution, and use of medicinal products for humans.
pharmaceutical technology
Pharmaceutical technology is the branch of pharmaceutics which deals with the technological design, development, manufacture, and evaluation of drugs and medicinal products.
pharmacology
Pharmacology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
pharmacovigilance legislation
Regulations used to control and monitor adverse drug reactions at EU level.
research design
The set of methods and techniques of research that are used to conduct a study. It includes practical steps in research such as purpose statement, data collection, methodology, and data analysis.
scientific literature
The medium of informing the scientific community, including academic researchers, about the results of scientific research. It constitutes a permanent and cumulative collection of all the findings of scientific research in various fields and at any point in time.
toxicology
The negative effects of chemicals on living organisms, their dose and exposure.
Essential skills and competences 39 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencesanalyse medication's impact on brain
Consult on pharmaceutical drug trials that might impact the central nervous system.
apply safety procedures in laboratory
Make sure that laboratory equipment is used in a safe manner and the handling of samples and specimens is correct. Work to ensure the validity of results obtained in research.
manage intellectual property rights
Deal with the private legal rights that protect the products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.
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operate open source software
Operate Open Source software, knowing the main Open Source models, licensing schemes, and the coding practices commonly adopted in the production of Open Source software.
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perform diagnostic testing for allergies
Perform diagnostic testing for allergies to drugs, vaccines, or other substances used in medicinal treatment.
work safely with chemicals
Take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.
Cross-sector
33 competencesapply for research funding
Identify key relevant funding sources and prepare research grant application in order to obtain funds and grants. Write research proposals.
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apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities
Apply fundamental ethical principles and legislation to scientific research, including issues of research integrity. Perform, review, or report research avoiding misconducts such as fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism.
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communicate with a non-scientific audience
Communicate about scientific findings to a non-scientific audience, including the general public. Tailor the communication of scientific concepts, debates, findings to the audience, using a variety of methods for different target groups, including visual presentations.
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conduct research across disciplines
Work and use research findings and data across disciplinary and/or functional boundaries.
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demonstrate disciplinary expertise
Demonstrate deep knowledge and complex understanding of a specific research area, including responsible research, research ethics and scientific integrity principles, privacy and GDPR requirements, related to research activities within a specific discipline.
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develop professional network with researchers and scientists
Develop alliances, contacts or partnerships, and exchange information with others. Foster integrated and open collaborations where different stakeholders co-create shared value research and innovations. Develop your personal profile or brand and make yourself visible and available in face-to-face and online networking environments.
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disseminate results to the scientific community
Publicly disclose scientific results by any appropriate means, including conferences, workshops, colloquia and scientific publications.
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draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation
Draft and edit scientific, academic or technical texts on different subjects.
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evaluate research activities
Review proposals, progress, impact and outcomes of peer researchers, including through open peer review.
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increase the impact of science on policy and society
Influence evidence-informed policy and decision making by providing scientific input to and maintaining professional relationships with policymakers and other stakeholders.
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integrate gender dimension in research
Take into account in the whole research process the biological characteristics and the evolving social and cultural features of women and men (gender).
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interact professionally in research and professional environments
Show consideration to others as well as collegiality. Listen, give and receive feedback and respond perceptively to others, also involving staff supervision and leadership in a professional setting.
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maintain laboratory equipment
Clean laboratory glassware and other equipment after use and it for damage or corrosion in order to ensure its proper functioning.
manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data
Produce, describe, store, preserve and (re) use scientific data based on FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) principles, making data as open as possible, and as closed as necessary.
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manage open publications
Be familiar with Open Publication strategies, with the use of information technology to support research, and with the development and management of CRIS (current research information systems) and institutional repositories. Provide licensing and copyright advice, use bibliometric indicators, and measure and report research impact.
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manage personal professional development
Take responsibility for lifelong learning and continuous professional development. Engage in learning to support and update professional competence. Identify priority areas for professional development based on reflection about own practice and through contact with peers and stakeholders. Pursue a cycle of self-improvement and develop credible career plans.
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manage research data
Produce and analyse scientific data originating from qualitative and quantitative research methods. Store and maintain the data in research databases. Support the re-use of scientific data and be familiar with open data management principles.
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mentor individuals
Mentor individuals by providing emotional support, sharing experiences and giving advice to the individual to help them in their personal development, as well as adapting the support to the specific needs of the individual and heeding their requests and expectations.
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mix chemicals
Mix chemical substances safely according to recipe, using the proper dosages.
perform laboratory tests
Carry out tests in a laboratory to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific research and product testing.
perform project management
Manage and plan various resources, such as human resources, budget, deadline, results, and quality necessary for a specific project, and monitor the project's progress in order to achieve a specific goal within a set time and budget.
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perform scientific research
Gain, correct or improve knowledge about phenomena by using scientific methods and techniques, based on empirical or measurable observations.
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promote open innovation in research
Apply techniques, models, methods and strategies which contribute to the promotion of steps towards innovation through collaboration with people and organizations outside the organisation.
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promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities
Engage citizens in scientific and research activities and promote their contribution in terms of knowledge, time or resources invested.
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promote the transfer of knowledge
Deploy broad awareness of processes of knowledge valorisation aimed to maximise the two–way flow of technology, intellectual property, expertise and capability between the research base and industry or the public sector.
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publish academic research
Conduct academic research, in universities and research institutions, or on a personal account, publish it in books or academic journals with the aim of contributing to a field of expertise and achieving personal academic accreditation.
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record test data
Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject under exceptional or unusual input.
run laboratory simulations
Run simulations on prototypes, systems or newly developed chemical products using laboratory equipment.
speak different languages
Master foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.
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synthesise information
Critically read, interpret, and summarise new and complex information from diverse sources.
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think abstractly
Demonstrate the ability to use concepts in order to make and understand generalisations, and relate or connect them to other items, events, or experiences.
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wear appropriate protective gear
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
write scientific publications
Present the hypothesis, findings, and conclusions of your scientific research in your field of expertise in a professional publication.
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Optional knowledge 13 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencescomputational chemistry
The branch of chemistry that aims at addressing complex chemical problems through computer simulations.
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genomics
The field of study in relation to whole genomes of organisms, as well as their genetic or epigenetic sequence of information. It aims to provide knowledge about the downstream of biological products and the analysis of the structure and function of these sequences through employing recombinant DNA and bioinformatics approaches.
medical mycology
The medical, biochemical and molecular studies of fungi; aspects of pathogenesis, immunology and epidemiology, clinical and laboratory approaches to diagnosis, antifungal therapy and prophylaxis and the mode of action, pharmacokinetics and assessment of new antifungal agents.
phytotherapy
The characteristics, the effects and the use of herbal medicines.
professional documentation in health care
The written standards applied in the health care professional environments for documentation purposes of one`s activity.
Cross-sector
8 competencesbiology
Tissues, cells, and functions of plant and animal organisms and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.
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chemical preservation
Process of adding chemical compounds to a product, such as food or pharmaceutical products, to prevent decay caused by chemical changes or microbial activity.
general medicine
General medicine is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
industrial research and development
The set of activities that companies carry out to do industrial innovation and introduce new engineering products and services or new industrial production processes.
multidisciplinary research
The research technique where a common issue is investigated using approaches from different disciplines with the aim of finding a comprehensive solution to it.
nuclear medicine
Nuclear medicine is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
pharmaceutical industry
The main stakeholders, companies and procedures in the pharmaceutical industry and the laws and regulations that govern the patenting, testing, safety and marketing of drugs.
pharmaceutical manufacturing quality systems
The quality systems model that apply in pharmaceutical manufacturies. The most common system ensures quality in facilities and equipment system, laboratory controls system, materials system, production system and packaging and labelling system.
Optional skills and competences 21 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
8 competencesanalyse blood samples
Analyse blood samples using computer-aided and manual techniques, looking for white or red blood cell abnormalities and other risk factors.
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analyse cell cultures
Analyse cell cultures grown from tissue samples, performing also screening of the cervical smear to detect fertility issues.
conduct experiments on animals
Test medicines and other product on animals in order to discover their effects.
develop scientific theories
Formulate scientific theories based on empirical observations, gathered data and theories of other scientists.
develop vaccines
Create remedies that provide immunity against particular diseases by doing research and laboratory testing.
improve safety of medicines
Improve the efficacy and safety of medication by promoting evidence-based medicine, development of guidelines and care protocols.
manage adverse reactions to drugs
Analyse and manage adverse reactions to drugs such as general and local anaesthetics and antibiotics, describing the principles of drug challenge and desensitisation to the allergic patient and providing advice on the use of alternative drugs.
provide specialist pharmaceutical advice
Provide specialist information and advice on medicinal products such as the appropriate use, the adverse reactions and the interactions with other medications.
Cross-sector
13 competencesapply blended learning
Be familiar with blended learning tools by combining traditional face-to-face and online learning, using digital tools, online technologies, and e-learning methods.
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archive scientific documentation
Store documents such as protocols, analysis results and scientific data using archiving systems to enable scientists and engineers to take methods and results from previous studies into account for their research.
assess environmental impact
Monitor environmental impacts and carry out assessments in order to identify and to reduce the organisation's environmental risks while taking costs into account.
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assist in clinical trials
Work with fellow scientists on clinical trials in order to improve medical methods for preventing, detecting, diagnosing, or treating diseases.
contribute to registration of pharmaceutical products
Participate in the registration process that allows the sale and distribution of substances that treat or prevent human and animal diseases or enable medical diagnosis.
control production
Plan, coordinate, and direct all production activities to insure the goods are made on time, in correct order, of adequate quality and composition, starting from intake goods up to shipping.
develop pharmaceutical drugs
Develop new therapeutic products according to the potential formulas, studies and indications recorded during the research process which involved also collaboration with physicians, biochemists and pharmacologists.
develop scientific research protocols
Develop and record the procedural method used for a specific scientific experiment in order to enable its replication.
manufacture medicines
Formulate and compound medicines performing pharmaceutical calculations, selecting the appropriate route of administration and dosage form for the medicine, the appropriate ingredients and excipients of the required quality standard, and preparing pharmaceutical products.
monitor patients during clinical tests
Plan and monitor the safety of patients during clinical tests, reviewing the medical history and assessing their eligibility criteria. Perform ongoing medical monitoring of subjects enrolled into studies for medication testing.
recommend product improvements
Recommend product modifications, new features or accessories to keep customers interested.
teach in academic or vocational contexts
Instruct students in the theory and practice of academic or vocational subjects, transferring the content of own and others' research activities.
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write research proposals
Synthetise and write proposals aiming to solve research problems. Draft the proposal baseline and objectives, the estimated budget, risks and impact. Document the advances and new developments on the relevant subject and field of study.