Antonio Hardwell II

Mrs. HollowayDAPCEP

Biochemical Engineer

Bioreactor

Biochemical Engineers can work towards creating a new fertilizer that could improve farmer’s crops. They could also figure out how to grow large batches of mammalian cells for use in cancer-drug testing. They can design the type of equipment needed to transform raw materials into everyday resources. And they can work towards modifying well-known cold medicines.

The key requirements to become a biochemical engineer include excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work well on teams, curiosity, good laboratory and mechanical skills. It also requires a minimum degree of bachelors. The classes or subjects needed to study are physics, chemistry, biology, algebra, geometry, and calculus.

The average salary for a biochemical engineer is $90,580. That’s $45,350 more than the US mean annual wage. And $75,500 more than minimum wage. The projected job growth between 2010 to 2020 is about 3% to 6%. That’s more slowly than average.

A bachelor's degree in biochemical or chemical engineering is required for almost all entry-level biochemical engineering jobs, but some basic research positions may require a graduate degree. Faculty positions require graduate degrees. Engineers offering their services directly to the public must be licensed. To keep current with rapidly changing technology, continuing education is important for biochemical engineers.

A bachelor's degree in biochemical or chemical engineering is required for all entry-level positions. Research and development jobs at industrial laboratories or with the government usually require graduate training, either a master's degree or a PhD. Faculty positions require a PhD. Many experienced engineers obtain graduate degrees in engineering or in business administration to learn new technology and to broaden their education.

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