1. Caitlin Ward Biochemist

2. Education/Training Bachelors in Science- 4yrs Major in biochemistry, biology, or chemistry Ph. D in biological science- 3-4yrs Postdoctoral work in a lab Internship and thesis

3. Job Description Research human diseases/conditions Develop new drugs and treatments Work for universities and do research Read papers to see what other researchers are doing

4. Job Tasks Weighing chemicals Filtering liquids Distilling ingredients Growing cultures of microorganisms

5. Tools used Test tubes Beakers Flasks Electron microscopes Centrifuges Spectrophotometer

6. Typical work day Walk in to lab Put on lab jacket Run trials/test thesis Observe and record data Analyze data Make conclusions based on results Develop new drugs/treatments based on knowledge

7. Work Environment

8. Examples of projects How patients with multiple myeloma will accept foreign bone marrow The Role of the Transcription Factor Ets-1 in B Cell Tolerance Activators of Vinculin Enhance Cell Adhesion and Sensitize Melanomas to Chemosensitivity

9. Rewards/advancements Salary $59,260-$139,440 Improve lives of many Create new drugs and treatments to help the sick Can become a Professor

10. Bibliography “Biochemist.” Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-2011. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Web. 9 May 2011. Brauneis, Lauren A. Personal interview. 4 May 2011. "Biochemist." ACT : Information for Life's Transitions. Web. 09 May 2011.https://actapps.act.org/eDISCOVER/1_1.jsp;jsessionid=9794fa8b30e61a93abfa5cf2422da64ee1cc5e4d4cfb.e38OaxeKc3aOay0Ma3qTbh8OahmOe6fznA5Pp7ftolbGmkTy.6. "BIOCHEMIST - Job Description." Career Test, Career Counseling and Coaching. Web. 09 May 2011. <http://www.careerplanner.com/DOT-Job-Descriptions/BIOCHEMIST.cfm>.

11. Bibliography pictures http://eicscience.blogspot.com/2009/03/what-does-biochemist-do.html http://webs.wichita.edu/dt/tour/show/index.asp?VIEW=149&CURPAGE=766 http://www.ariionkathleenbrindley.com/7creditscore.shtm http://www.horizonchildren.org/