biological chemistry
Biological chemistry is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
Biochemical engineers research on the field of life science striving for new discoveries. They convert those findings into chemical solutions that can improve the wellbeing of society such as vaccines, tissue repair, crops improvement and green technologies advances such as cleaner fuels from natural resources.
Competences and skills
88 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 13 competences
Occupation specific
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Sector-specific
6 competencesengineering processes
The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.
gel permeation chromatography
Polymer analysis technique which separates the analytes on the basis of their weight.
genetics
The study of heredity, genes and variations in living organisms. Genetic science seeks to understand the process of trait inheritance from parents to offspring and the structure and behaviour of genes in living beings.
good manufacturing practices
Regulatory requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) applied in the relevant manufacturing sector.
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- GMP applies to food, cosmetics, drugs and pharmaceutical products manufacturing.
high-performance liquid chromatography
Analytic chemistry technique used to identify and quantify the components of a mixture.
Cross-sector
7 competencesanalytical chemistry
Instruments and methods used to separate, identify and quantify matter-the chemical components of natural and artificial materials and solutions.
biology
Tissues, cells, and functions of plant and animal organisms and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.
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engineering principles
The engineering elements like functionality, replicability, and costs in relation to the design and how they are applied in the completion of engineering projects.
gas chromatography
The principles of gas chromatography used to analyse and separate specific compounds which go to vaporisation without decomposition.
life sciences
The study of the processes related to cells, molecules and living organisms.
statistical process control
Method of quality control that uses statistics to monitor processes.
toxicology
The negative effects of chemicals on living organisms, their dose and exposure.
Essential skills and competences 47 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
8 competencesadvise on nitrate pollution
Advise on the impact and consequences of pollution (including land pollution due to fertilisers) caused by nitrous oxide emissions which contribute to depletion of the ozone layer and suggest solutions to mitigate such actions.
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apply liquid chromatography
Apply the knowledge of polymer characterization and liquid chromatography in the development of new products.
develop biochemical manufacturing training materials
Develop, in collaboration with the relevant persons, training materials in the field of biochemical manufacturing.
interpret 2D plans
Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in two dimensions.
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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test samples for pollutants
Measure concentrations of pollutants within samples. Calculate air pollution or gas flow in industrial processes. Identify potential safety or health risks such as radiation.
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use chromatography software
Use the chromatography data system software which collects and analyses the chromatography detectors results.
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Cross-sector
39 competencesadjust engineering designs
Adjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.
advise on manufacturing problems
Advise the visited industrial plants on how to better oversee production to ensure that the manufacturing problems are correctly diagnosed and solved.
apply 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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apply statistical analysis techniques
Use models (descriptive or inferential statistics) and techniques (data mining or machine learning) for statistical analysis and ICT tools to analyse data, uncover correlations and forecast trends.
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approve engineering design
Give consent to the finished engineering design to go over to the actual manufacturing and assembly of the product.
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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document analysis results
Document on paper or on electronic devices the process and the results of the samples analysis performed.
draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation
Draft and edit scientific, academic or technical texts on different subjects.
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ensure compliance with environmental legislation
Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are compliant with environment regulations and best practices.
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ensure compliance with safety legislation
Implement safety programmes to comply with national laws and legislation. Ensure that equipment and processes are compliant with safety regulations.
evaluate research activities
Review proposals, progress, impact and outcomes of peer researchers, including through open peer review.
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examine engineering principles
Analyse the principles that need to be considered for engineering designs and projects such as functionality, replicability, costs and other principles.
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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interpret 3D plans
Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in three dimensions.
manage chemical testing procedures
Manage the procedures to be used in chemical testing by designing them and conducting tests accordingly.
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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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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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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use technical drawing software
Create technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.
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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 18 competences
Occupation specific
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Sector-specific
11 competencesalternative fuels
Fuels or power sources that serve, at least partly, as a substitute in the traditional energy supply to transport such as oil and fossil sources. They have the potential to contribute to decarbonisation efforts and enhance the environmental performance of the economy and transport sector.
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- Scope note
- Alternative Fuels Directive includes: -Electricity Hydrogen -Biofuels -Synthetic and paraffinic fuels -Natural gas including biomethane in gaseous form (compressed natural gas (CNG) -Liquefied Natural gas (liquefied natural gas (LNG) -Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
computational chemistry
The branch of chemistry that aims at addressing complex chemical problems through computer simulations.
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cryopreservation
Cryopreservation deals with procedures, risks and conditions applied to cells or tissues in order to prevent contamination and damage. It refers to the preservation of embryos, eggs, semen and testicle tissue by cooling to very low temperatures (typically -80 or -196°C).
fermentation processes of food
Conversion of carbohydrates into alcohol and carbon dioxide. This process happens using bacteria or yeasts, or a combination of the two under anaerobic conditions. Food fermentation is also involved in the process of leavening bread and the process of producing lactic acid in foods such as dry sausages, sauerkraut, yogurt, pickles, and kimchi.
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- Occasionally, the term fermentation may also include the chemical conversion of sugars into ethanol. This process is used to make beer, wine, and cider.
food materials
Quality and range of raw materials, half finished products and end products of a specific food sector.
food science
The study of the physical, biological, and chemical makeup of food and the scientific concepts underlying food processing and nutrition.
food storage
The proper conditions and methods to store food to keep it from spoiling, taking into account humidity, light, temperature and other environmental factors.
nanomaterials
The characteristics of engineered nanoparticles that conform to a specific set of properties such as being manufactured at nanoscale, being composed of nano-objects as defined by ISO. Some of the well known nanomaterials could be carbon nanotubes,quantum dots gold or titanium dioxide.
oxidation
Oxidation and reduction are chemical processes characterised in terms of oxygen, hydrogen or electrons transfer that occurs during a reaction between a molecule, atom or ion.
processes of foods and beverages manufacturing
Raw materials and production processes for getting finished food products. Importance of quality control and other techniques for the food and beverage industry.
synthetic biology
The field of science that is interdisciplinary between engineering and biology. It aims at redesigning organisms and fabricate biological components and engineering them to have new abilities. It is used by researchers to solve problems in the medical sector, manufacturing and agriculture.
Cross-sector
7 competencespackaging engineering
The processes of packaging or protecting products for distribution, storage and sale.
packaging processes
Processes for the design and development of packaging, including decorating and printing processes and packaging machinery and line operations.
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 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.
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.
Optional skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesanalyse medication's impact on brain
Consult on pharmaceutical drug trials that might impact the central nervous system.
develop biocatalytic processes
Develop fuels or fine chemicals from biomass by using microorganisms such as enzymes or yeast.
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develop food production processes
Develop processes and techniques for food production or food preservation. Engage in the design, development, construction and operation of industrial processes and techniques for food manufacturing.
evaluate pharmaceutical manufacturing process
Evaluate the ongoing pharmaceutical production process against the latest developments on the market regarding the mixing, compounding and packaging, ensuring the necessary updates are implemented.
examine samples in dermatology
Prepare tissue, blood or skin samples for examination procedures and analyse them by running chemical and biological tests.
Cross-sector
5 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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design pharmaceutical manufacturing systems
Design production control systems which involve all processes from pharmaceutical production process to pharmaceutical stocks with the purpose of providing the correct input for the development of pharmaceutica manufacturing plant software packages.
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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.
perform toxicological studies
Perform tests to detect poisons or drug misuse and help to monitor therapy by using chemical reagents, enzymes, radioisotopes and antibodies to detect abnormal chemical concentrations in the body.
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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