Molecular and Cellular Biologists

KNOWLEDGE

• Biology
  Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.


• English Language
  Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.


• Chemistry
  Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.


• Mathematics
  Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

SKILLS

• Active Listening
  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.


• Complex Problem Solving
  Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.


• Judgment and Decision Making
  Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.


• Speaking
  Talking to others to convey information effectively.


• Active Learning
  Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

ABILITIES

• Written Comprehension
  The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.


• Oral Comprehension
  The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.


• Inductive Reasoning
  The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).


• Oral Expression
  The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.


• Written Expression
  The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

PERSONALITY

People interested in this work, will do well at jobs that need;