Profession biochemical engineer

Biochemical engineers research on the field of life science striving for new discoveries. They convert those findings into chemical solutions that can improve the wellbeing of society such as vaccines, tissue repair, crops improvement and green technologies advances such as cleaner fuels from natural resources.

Personality Type

• Investigative / Realistic

Knowledge

• Analytical chemistry

  Instruments and methods used to separate, identify and quanitfy matter - the chemical components of natural and artificial materials and solutions.

• Statistical process control

  Method of quality control that uses statistics to monitor processes.

• Engineering principles

  The engineering elements like functionality, replicability, and costs in relation to the design and how they are applied in the completion of engineering projects.

• Engineering processes

  The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.

• High-performance liquid chromatography

  Analytic chemistry technique used to identify and quantify the components of a mixture.

• Toxicology

  The negative effects of chemicals on living organisms, their dose and exposure.

• Good manufacturing practices

  Regulatory requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) applied in the relevant manufacturing sector.

• Biological chemistry

  Biological chemistry is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

• Gel permeation chromatography

  Polymer analysis technique which separates the analytes on the basis of their weight.

• Genetics

  The study of heredity, genes and variations in living organisms. Genetic science seeks to understand the process of trait inheritance from parents to offspring and the structure and behaviour of genes in living beings.

• Biology

  Tissues, cells, and functions of plant and animal organisms and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.

• Gas chromatography

  The principles of gas chromatography used to analyse and separate specific compounds which go to vaporisation without decomposition.

Skills

• Interpret 2D plans

  Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in two dimensions.

• Apply statistical analysis techniques

  Use models (descriptive or inferential statistics) and techniques (data mining or machine learning) for statistical analysis and ICT tools to analyse data, uncover correlations and forecast trends.

• Manage chemical testing procedures

  Manage the procedures to be used in chemical testing by designing them and conducting tests accordingly.

• Use technical drawing software

  Create technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.

• Advise on nitrate pollution

  Nitrous oxide emission contributes to depletion of the ozone layer, which protects the earth from ultraviolet radiation. It is also the mineral fertiliser most applied to agricultural lands. Fertilisation has introduced high amounts of nitrogen into the viticultural ecosystem.

• Interpret 3D plans

  Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in three dimensions.

• Document analysis results

  Document on paper or on electronic devices the process and the results of the samples analysis performed.

• Perform scientific research

  Gain, correct or improve knowledge about phenomena by using scientific methods and techniques, based on empirical or measurable observations.

• Examine engineering principles

  Analyse the principles that need to be considered for engineering designs and projects such as functionality, replicability, costs and other principles.

• Adjust engineering designs

  Adjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.

• Approve engineering design

  Give consent to the finished engineering design to go over to the actual manufacturing and assembly of the product.

• Apply liquid chromatography

  Apply the knowledge of polymer characterization and liquid chromatography in the development of new products.

• Ensure compliance with safety legislation

  Implement safety programmes to comply with national laws and legislation. Ensure that equipment and processes are compliant with safety regulations.

• Use chromatography software

  Use the chromatography data system software which collects and analyses the chromatography detectors results.

• Advise on manufacturing problems

  Advise the visited industrial plants on how to better oversee production to ensure that the manufacturing problems are correctly diagnosed and solved.

• Test samples for pollutants

  Measure concentrations of pollutants within samples. Calculate air pollution or gas flow in industrial processes. Identify potential safety or health risks such as radiation.

• Run laboratory simulations

  Run simulations on prototypes, systems or newly developed chemical products using laboratory equipment.

• Develop biochemical manufacturing training materials

  Develop, in collaboration with the relevant persons, training materials in the field of biochemical manufacturing.

• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation

  Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are compliant with environment regulations and best practices.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB