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Biochemist. Duncan Burdick 5/9/14 2 nd Hour. Introduction. “Once we accept our boundaries, we go beyond them.” – Albert Einstein You may not have heard this quote, but it definitely inspires me to be what I want: a Biochemist.
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Biochemist Duncan Burdick 5/9/14 2nd Hour
Introduction • “Once we accept our boundaries, we go beyond them.” – Albert Einstein • You may not have heard this quote, but it definitely inspires me to be what I want: a Biochemist. • I got interested in being a biochemist because I want to be able to experiment with genes, modifying things at my will. • Research List • Cures to diseases • How living things react to drugs/materials
Responsibilities • - Plan and conduct complex projects in basic and applied research. • - Manage laboratory teams and monitor the quality of their work. • - Isolate, analyze, and synthesize proteins, enzymes, DNA, and other molecules. • - Research the effect of substances, Such as drugs, hormones, and food on tissues and biological processes. • - Present research findings to scientists, engineers, and other colleagues. • - Prepare technical reports, research papers, and recommendations based on their research.
Working Conditions • This career is both physical and mental, but indoors. I am required to much math and planning, whilst carrying out the experiment, which is physical. Of course, this is all indoors. • The environment is basically a lab like you would expect: different containers and stuff to experiment with, a few computers and whatnot. Other than that, I do not know what else to expect.
Training/Education • I need at least a bachelor’s degree, but a PhD will get me further. I do not have any plans on which college I’ll go, but I have U of M in mind. Right now in High School, I’ll be taking classes related to biology, chemistry, and other stuff related to that.
Job Outlook • As for the employment rate, it is expected to grow 19% from 2012 to 2022, but the fast growth will end up in about 5,400 jobs over the decade. There is a strong competition for permanent research and positions at colleges/universities. I want to find the career’s openings somewhere close, but I do not know where to look. The only particular type of business I want to work at is something to do with creatures, experimenting for knowledge’s sake.
Money • My lifestyle goals: • - I want to be able to meditate, and calm myself. • - I want to have my own lab, so that I may experiment while not at work. • - I want to be able to camp and experience nature every once in a while. • - I want to be able to vacation with my family. • Average Earnings • This career usually earns me around $84,005 a year, which does fit my lifestyle goals. What will my first purchase be? I’ll cross that road when I come to it.
Related Occupation • Another career path I could choose would be an Microbiologist: Responsibilities • Isolate and maintain microorganisms for study • Plan and conduct experiments • Identify and classify microorganisms found from environment or other animals • Monitor effect of microorganisms on environment or other creatures Work Conditions • Work both indoors and out, as well as operating scientific equipment. It is both mental and physical. Training • I would, again, need a PhD in order to get this job. Which means, coming to this job is an easy transition. Outlook • The job is projected to increase about 7% over the decade from 2012 to 2022. Earnings • I would earn around $64,590 a year. I chose this career because it’s the next best choice, and if I do not enjoy the other job, I can always choose this; it has to do with little critters, so it’s pretty good. Maybe I’ll do both Biochemist and microbiologist.
Summary • I feel like this job is going to be a really cool experience for me, and I like working with the equipment and that kind of stuff. I look forward to the genetically altering whatever I need to alter, as that will give me knowledge when I’m working at home, with my own creatures and stuff. Overall, this learning experience will change the world.
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