Career overview
Molecular and Cellular Biologists
O*NET-SOC 19-1029.02
Median pay / yr$93,330
OutlookBelow Average
Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.
What it takes
The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Molecular and Cellular Biologists.
Skills employers look for
- ScienceUsing scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
- Reading ComprehensionUnderstanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- WritingCommunicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Knowledge areas
- BiologyKnowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
- English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
- ChemistryKnowledge 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.
- MathematicsKnowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Education and TrainingKnowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Certifications that help you get hired
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