Caitlin Ward is a biochemist who researches human diseases and develops new drugs and treatments. Her education includes a bachelor's degree in biochemistry, biology or chemistry, as well as a Ph.D. in biological science. As a biochemist, she performs tasks like weighing chemicals, filtering liquids, and growing microorganism cultures in a lab setting using tools such as test tubes, beakers, and electron microscopes. Her work involves running trials, analyzing data, and developing conclusions and new drugs based on her research findings.

1. Caitlin WardBiochemist

2. Education/TrainingBachelors in Science- 4yrsMajor in biochemistry, biology, or chemistryPh. D in biological science- 3-4yrsPostdoctoral work in a labInternship and thesis

3. Job DescriptionResearch human diseases/conditionsDevelop new drugs and treatmentsWork for universities and do researchRead papers to see what other researchers are doing

4. Job TasksWeighing chemicalsFiltering liquidsDistilling ingredientsGrowing cultures of microorganisms

5. Tools usedTest tubesBeakersFlasksElectron microscopesCentrifugesSpectrophotometer

6. Typical work dayWalk in to labPut on lab jacketRun trials/test thesisObserve and record dataAnalyze dataMake conclusions based on resultsDevelop new drugs/treatments based on knowledge

7. Work Environment

8. Examples of projectsHow patients with multiple myeloma will accept foreign bone marrowThe Role of the Transcription Factor Ets-1 in B Cell ToleranceActivators of Vinculin Enhance Cell Adhesion and Sensitize Melanomas to Chemosensitivity

9. Rewards/advancementsSalary $59,260-$139,440Improve lives of manyCreate new drugs and treatments to help the sickCan 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>.

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