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Also called biologist, cell biologist, cellular biologist and molecular biologist.
$98,920
Median pay a year
55,850
People do this work
6
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Analyzing biological samples
Researching crop management methods
Researching microbiological processes
Inspecting equipment
Evaluating new technologies
Proofreading files
Developing technical databases
Developing research methods
Planning biological research
Operating laboratory or field equipment
Developing new products
Establishing medical care standards
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Molecular and Cellular Biologist
Summary
Molecular and cellular biologist researching cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization, designing experiments, performing laboratory procedures, and instructing students in cellular and molecular biology
Experience
Molecular and Cellular Biologist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Designed molecular and cellular laboratory experiments, oversaw their execution, and interpreted results
Performed laboratory procedures following protocols including DNA sequencing, cloning, and RNA purification
Conducted research on cell organization and function, including mechanisms of gene expression and cell signaling
Instructed undergraduate and graduate students within the areas of cellular and molecular biology
Monitored specialized equipment, such as gas chromatographs and fluorescence activated cell sorters
Skills
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Analyzing biological samples, Inspecting equipment, Evaluating new technologies, Proofreading files, Developing technical databases, Developing research methods, Planning biological research
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Researching crop management methods, Researching microbiological processes, Operating laboratory or field equipment
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Education
Doctorate (PhD) Your university, Year
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Maintained accurate laboratory records and dataDesigned and executed molecular laboratory experimentsWrote grant applications to secure fundingPerformed DNA sequencing and RNA purificationConducted research on cell organization and functionInstructed students in cellular and molecular biology
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Maintained accurate laboratory records and data to support ongoing research projects
Wrote grant applications to secure funding for various molecular and cellular biology initiatives
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Maintained accurate laboratory records and data, making research more reliable and easier to follow
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Wrote grant applications to secure funding for various molecular and cellular biology initiatives
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Funding supported new research projects and equipmentGrants helped expand the research teamSecured resources for advanced laboratory techniques
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What a Molecular and Cellular Biologist does
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Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.
What it pays
How much does a Molecular and Cellular Biologist make?
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25th percentile
$76,800
Median
$98,920
75th percentile
$127,670
About 55,850 people do this work in the United States.
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