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Study the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms. Conduct research to further understand the complex chemical combinations involving metabolism, reproduction, growth and heredity.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/biochemists-and-biophysicists.htm

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Typically work in laboratories or offices to conduct experiments. A normal work week would include 40 hours. Usually do not work weekends. This job requires critical thinking and working well with others to discuss and analyze results.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/biochemists-and-biophysicists.htm

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The average salary in PA is $85,530 a year. Benefits come in packages that include health and life insurance, vacation, sick leave, and retirement plans.
https://www.sokanu.com/careers/biochemist/salary/#salary-by-state

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There are about 31,500 Biochemists currently employed in the US. They tend to work in manufacturing, energy development, hospital laboratories, and research facilities.
https://www.environmentalscience.org/career/biochemist

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Most Biochemists earn a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, biology, or biochemistry. You need good communication and analytical skills. People who are curious and conduct scientific experiments on their own are well suited for this job. Extracurricular activities include science fairs.

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Schools with the top 5 biochemistry programs.
1. University Of Pennsylvania
2. Lehigh University
3. Pennsylvania State University
4. Allegheny College
5. Bucknell University
https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/biochemistry-biophysics-molecular-biology/rankings/top-ranked/middle-atlantic/pennsylvania/

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Benefits include working to research ways to help treat diseases and understand how to avoid them. The job also includes varying tasks to break up the monotony of working every weekday. A downside is it takes a lot of experience to raise your wage. A Ph.D is required to reach the top 25 percentile.