biological chemistry
Biological chemistry is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
Bioengineers combine state of the art findings in the field of biology with engineering logics in order to develop solutions aimed at improving the well-being of society. They can develop improvement systems for natural resource conservation, agriculture, food production, genetic modification, and economic use.
Competences and skills
88 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 12 competences
Occupation specific
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Sector-specific
7 competencescomputational biology
The interdisciplinary scientific field that focus on employing data analytics and theories to investigate biological systems obtained through experiments.
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computational chemistry
The branch of chemistry that aims at addressing complex chemical problems through computer simulations.
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engineering processes
The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.
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.
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.
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
5 competencesbioeconomy
The production of renewable biological resources and the conversion of these resources and waste streams into value added products, such as food, feed, bio-based products and bioenergy.
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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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biotechnology
The technology that uses, modifies or harnesses biological systems, organisms and cellular components to develop new technologies and products for specific uses.
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.
life sciences
The study of the processes related to cells, molecules and living organisms.
Essential skills and competences 4 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencedevelop bioremediation techniques
Research and elaborate new methods to neutralise or remove contaminants using organisms that will transform pollutants into less toxic substances.
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Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
3 competencesadjust engineering designs
Adjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.
approve engineering design
Give consent to the finished engineering design to go over to the actual manufacturing and assembly of the product.
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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Optional knowledge 33 competences
Occupation specific
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Sector-specific
11 competencescryopreservation
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).
evolutionary biology
The study of evolutionary processes from which the diversity of Earth's life forms originated. Evolutionary biology is a subdiscipline of biology and studies Earth's life forms from the origin of life to the dawn of new species.
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.
gel permeation chromatography
Polymer analysis technique which separates the analytes on the basis of their weight.
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.
high-performance liquid chromatography
Analytic chemistry technique used to identify and quantify the components of a mixture.
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.
stem cells
The biological development of human embryonic stem cells, together with the ethical concerns related and the legal requirements involved.
Cross-sector
22 competencesanalytical chemistry
Instruments and methods used to separate, identify and quantify matter-the chemical components of natural and artificial materials and solutions.
biomedical engineering
The biomedical engineering processes used to create medical devices, prostheses and in treatments.
computer simulation
A programme run on a computer that represents dynamic responses of a system to explore a mathematical model behaviour, using a model of a real system, composed of mathematical equations.
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design principles
The elements used in design such as unity, scale, proportion, balance, symmetry, space, form, texture, colour, light, shade and congruence and their application into practice.
gas chromatography
The principles of gas chromatography used to analyse and separate specific compounds which go to vaporisation without decomposition.
general medicine
General medicine is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
industrial design
The practice of designing products to be manufactured through techniques of mass production.
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.
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.
mathematics
Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove the truth or falsity of these conjectures. There are many fields of mathematics, some of which are widely used for practical applications.
medical devices materials
The different materials used to create medical devices such as polymer materials, thermoplastic and thermosetting materials, metal alloys and leather. In the choice of materials, attention must be paid to medical regulations, cost, and biocompatibility.
packaging engineering
The processes of packaging or protecting products for distribution, storage and sale.
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.
product data management
The use of software to track all information concerning a product such as technical specifications, drawings, design specifications, and production costs.
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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.
scientific research methodology
The theoretical methodology used in scientific research involving doing background research, constructing an hypothesis, testing it, analysing data and concluding the results.
statistical process control
Method of quality control that uses statistics to monitor processes.
test procedures
The methods for producing results in science or engineering, such as physical tests, chemical tests, or statistical tests.
toxicology
The negative effects of chemicals on living organisms, their dose and exposure.
Optional skills and competences 39 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesliaise with genetic laboratories
Maintain communication with genetic laboratories in order to obtain results on genetic testing.
manage bioreactors
Manage the bioreactors used in the fermentation process and cell culture, by setting them up, operate them and perform minor maintenance operations.
Sector-specific
11 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 biocatalytic processes
Develop fuels or fine chemicals from biomass by using microorganisms such as enzymes or yeast.
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develop biochemical manufacturing training materials
Develop, in collaboration with the relevant persons, training materials in the field of biochemical manufacturing.
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.
develop product design
Convert market requirements into product design and development.
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.
interpret 2D plans
Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in two dimensions.
safeguard biodiversity
Protect biodiversity among animals, plants and microorganism by adopting environmentally sustainable actions such as maintaining natural habitats and preserving nature.
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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
26 competencesadvise 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 scientific methods
Apply scientific methods and techniques to investigate phenomena, by acquiring new knowledge or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.
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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assess the feasibility of implementing developments
Study developments and innovation proposals in order to determine their applicability in the business and their feasibility of implementation from various fronts such as economic impact, business image, and consumer response.
assist in clinical trials
Work with fellow scientists on clinical trials in order to improve medical methods for preventing, detecting, diagnosing, or treating diseases.
collect biological data
Collect biological specimens, record and summarise biological data for use in technical studies, developing environmental management plans and biological products.
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conduct ecological research
Conduct ecological and biological research in a field, under controlled conditions and using scientific methods and equipment.
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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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design prototypes
Design prototypes of products or components of products by applying design and engineering principles.
design scientific equipment
Design new equipment or adapt existing equipment to aid scientists in gathering and analysing data and samples.
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 test procedures
Develop testing protocols to enable a variety of analyses of products, systems, and components.
document analysis results
Document on paper or on electronic devices the process and the results of the samples analysis performed.
draft design specifications
List the design specifications such as materials and parts to be used and a cost estimate.
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.
examine engineering principles
Analyse the principles that need to be considered for engineering designs and projects such as functionality, replicability, costs and other principles.
execute analytical mathematical calculations
Apply mathematical methods and make use of calculation technologies in order to perform analyses and devise solutions to specific problems.
gather experimental data
Collect data resulting from the application of scientific methods such as test methods, experimental design or measurements.
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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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.
perform laboratory tests
Carry out tests in a laboratory to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific research and product testing.
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.
run laboratory simulations
Run simulations on prototypes, systems or newly developed chemical products using laboratory equipment.
use technical drawing software
Create technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.
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