Career pathway

Biochemist

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Employed

130

Part-time share

25%

Female share

57%

Median age

35 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Biochemists study the biochemistry of living organisms and the molecular structure and function of related components.

What they typically do

Studies the forms and structures of bodily organs and tissues by systematic observation, dissection and microscopic examination.
Investigates the chemical structure and function of living cells and their isolated components, organs and tissues in humans, animals, plants, and micro-organisms.
Examines micro-organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, yeast and their enzymes, and uses the knowledge gained to create and develop new, and improve existing, products, materials and processes.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC

42.5%

QLD

23.1%

NSW

18.7%

8.2%

ACT

5.2%

TAS

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Biochemist.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.