Compare Biochemists and Biophysicists & Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Biochemists and Biophysicists $77,900
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $94,400

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Biochemists and Biophysicists
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Low
Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Very High

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Biochemists and Biophysicists
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Medium
Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Very High

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Biochemists and Biophysicists
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Very Low
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Medium

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Troubleshooting Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Biochemists and Biophysicists
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Very Low
Troubleshooting Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Medium

Troubleshooting
Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.

Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Biochemists and Biophysicists
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Very Low
Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Medium

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Biochemists and Biophysicists
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Medium
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
High

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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Technology Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Biochemists and Biophysicists
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Low
Technology Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Medium

Technology Design
Making equipment and technology useful for customers.


Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Biochemists and Biophysicists
Biochemists and Biophysicists

Doctoral or professional degree

Typical level Of training for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

Licensing

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Licensing for Biochemists and Biophysicists
Biochemists and Biophysicists

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

License may be required in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Biochemists and Biophysicists
Biochemists and Biophysicists

3 related certifications

Certification for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

4 related certifications

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