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A biologist normally specialises in one area of the biological sciences, for example animal biology, biochemistry, microbiology, plant biology or genetics.
Some areas of investigation include new medicines and treatments, food safety, environmental programmes, and plants and animals.
Work activities vary, but normally involve:
In a university biologists may be involved in teaching, supervising students and research. They generally work in a team with other scientists and technicians.
Most biologists work 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, though there may be evening and weekend work. Biologists may work in a laboratory, but many are involved in fieldwork. Laboratories are clean and some work requires sterile conditions. Fieldwork conditions depend on the work and the location.
Biologists working at universities may earn between £20,000 and £60,000 a year.
A biologist needs to be:
Biologists work in a large number of areas of work and for a wide range of employers. They may work for companies in the pharmaceutical, agriculture, food and biotechnology industries. They may also work for environmental organisations, government departments and agencies, charities, research organisations, laboratories and universities.
Most biologists are graduates and sometimes a postgraduate qualification is needed. There are no age limits for this work.
Biologists are given continuing on-the-job training to learn new experimental techniques, IT developments and to keep up to date in their specialist area.
Promotion is to supervisory and management posts, but career advancement may require relocation.
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