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Summary Description


	Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Assistant Professor

2.	Associate Professor

3.	Biology Professor

4.	Cell Biologist

5.	Cell Biology Scientist

6.	Cellular Biologist

7.	DNA Sequencing Associate

8.	Laboratory Technician

9.	Life Science Research Assistant

10.	Molecular Biologist

11.	Molecular Biology Professor

12.	Molecular Biology Scientist

13.	Professor

14.	Research Technician

15.	Structural Biologist

Job Tasks

	Maintain accurate laboratory records and data. Record research or operational data.

	Design molecular or cellular laboratory experiments, oversee their execution, and interpret results. Plan biological research.

	Conduct research on cell organization and function, including mechanisms of gene expression, cellular bioinformatics, cell signaling, or cell differentiation. Research microbiological or chemical processes or structures.

	Instruct undergraduate and graduate students within the areas of cellular or molecular biology. Instruct college students in physical or life sciences.

	Compile and analyze molecular or cellular experimental data and adjust experimental designs as necessary. Analyze biological samples.

	Prepare reports, manuscripts, and meeting presentations. Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.

	Supervise technical personnel and postdoctoral research fellows. Supervise scientific or technical personnel.

	Direct, coordinate, organize, or prioritize biological laboratory activities. Direct scientific activities.

	Perform laboratory procedures following protocols including deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequencing, cloning and extraction, ribonucleic acid (RNA) purification, or gel electrophoresis. Analyze biological samples.

	Develop assays that monitor cell characteristics. Develop biological research methods.

	Evaluate new technologies to enhance or complement current research. Evaluate new technologies or methods.

	Monitor or operate specialized equipment such as gas chromatographs and high pressure liquid chromatographs, electrophoresis units, thermocyclers, fluorescence activated cell sorters, and phosphorimagers. Operate laboratory or field equipment.

	Coordinate molecular or cellular research activities with scientists specializing in other fields. Coordinate cross-disciplinary research programs.

	Verify all financial, physical, and human resources assigned to research or development projects are used as planned. Manage scientific or technical project resources.

	Provide scientific direction for project teams regarding the evaluation or handling of devices, drugs, or cells for in vitro and in vivo disease models. Direct medical science or healthcare programs.

	Conduct applied research aimed at improvements in areas such as disease testing, crop quality, pharmaceuticals, and the harnessing of microbes to recycle waste. Research crop management methods.

	Develop guidelines for procedures such as the management of viruses. Establish standards for medical care.

	Evaluate new supplies and equipment to ensure operability in specific laboratory settings. Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.

	Confer with vendors to evaluate new equipment or reagents or to discuss the customization of product lines to meet user requirements.

	Participate in all levels of bioproduct development, including proposing new products, performing market analyses, designing and performing experiments, and collaborating with operations and quality control teams during product launches. Develop new or advanced products or production methods.

	Design databases such as mutagenesis libraries. Develop technical or scientific databases.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

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