Biochemist Salary
£37,197
Job profile for a Biochemist
Biochemistry, sometimes abbreviated as "BioChem", is the study of chemical processes in living organisms. Biochemistry governs all living organisms and living processes. By controlling information flow through biochemical signalling and the flow of chemical energy through metabolism; biochemical processes give rise to the seemingly magical phenomenon of life. Much of biochemistry deals with the structures and functions of cellular components such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and other biomolecules although increasingly processes rather than individual molecules are the main focus. Over the last 40 years biochemistry has become so successful at explaining living processes that now almost all areas of the life sciences from botany to medicine are engaged in biochemical research. Today the main focus of pure biochemistry is in understanding how biological molecules give rise to the processes that occur within living cells which in turn relates greatly to the study and understanding of whole organisms.
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Biochemist Salary Comparison
In 2008, the average salary for this job was £42,000.The average salary in 2009 was £27,500, based on 7 respondents (a difference of -35% from the 2008 figure.
The average salary in 2010 was £27,000, based on 2 respondents (a difference of -2% from the 2009 figure.
The average salary in 2011 was £56,250, based on 4 respondents (a difference of 108% from the 2010 figure.
The average salary in 2012 was £26,688, based on 4 respondents (a difference of -53% from the 2011 figure.
The median salary for a Biochemist based on all salary survey responses is: £30,000
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About the Salary Survey Data in this survey is based on over 368,000 individual salary records. The date period for which job information was gathered varies, but is usually between 2008 - 2012. For precise date related information, custom reports may be ordered with greater granularity. Working 8 hours a day, 250 days of the year, the data suggests the hourly rate for Biochemist is £18.6.
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With regard to age and impact on salary for a Biochemist, a statistical average weighting (that is based on how salary varies by age and not for a specific job which may vary considerably) suggests these figures: £27,898 for a worker in their 20s, £36,454 (30s), £43,149 (40s) and £43,149 (50s).
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