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Biochemical Engineers

Develop usable, tangible products, using knowledge of biology, chemistry, or engineering. Solve problems related to materials, systems, or processes that interact with humans, plants, animals, microorganisms, or biological materials.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.52)
  2. Use my brain - Data (4.48)
  3. Imagine - Data (4.18)
  4. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.18)
  5. Listen - People (4.12)
  6. Follow through, get things done - People (4.00)
  7. Use my intuition - Data (3.88)
  8. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.88)
  9. Communicate well, in person - People (3.88)
  10. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.81)
  11. Solve problems - Data (3.75)
  12. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.62)
  13. Speak - People (3.62)
  14. Organize, classify - Data (3.62)
  15. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.62)
  16. Work with numbers, compute - Data (3.50)
  17. Systematize, prioritize - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (4.25)
  2. Active Listening (4.00)
  3. Science (3.88)
  4. Judgment and Decision Making (3.88)
  5. Critical Thinking (3.75)
  6. Complex Problem Solving (3.75)
  7. Writing (3.62)
  8. Speaking (3.62)
  9. Active Learning (3.62)
  10. Mathematics (3.50)
  11. Systems Analysis (3.50)
  1. Written Comprehension (4.25)
  2. Oral Comprehension (4.12)
  3. Oral Expression (3.88)
  4. Written Expression (3.88)
  5. Problem Sensitivity (3.88)
  6. Inductive Reasoning (3.88)
  7. Deductive Reasoning (3.75)
  8. Information Ordering (3.62)
  9. Near Vision (3.62)
  10. Category Flexibility (3.50)
  11. Mathematical Reasoning (3.50)
  12. Speech Clarity (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.52)
  2. Analytical Thinking (4.48)
  3. Integrity (4.43)
  4. Dependability (4.14)
  5. Achievement/Effort (4.10)
  6. Persistence (4.00)
  7. Cooperation (3.81)
  8. Innovation (3.81)
  9. Initiative (3.80)
  10. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.76)
  11. Independence (3.52)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Analyzing Data or Information (4.50)
  2. Processing Information (4.36)
  3. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.33)
  4. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.27)
  5. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.18)
  6. Thinking Creatively (4.18)
  7. Documenting/Recording Information (4.18)
  8. Interacting With Computers (4.14)
  9. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.10)
  10. Getting Information (4.09)
  11. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (4.05)
  12. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.00)
  13. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.86)
  14. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.68)
  15. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.57)
  1. There are currently no detailed activities.