bioengineer

Bioengineers combine state of the art findings in the field of biology with engineering logics in order to develop solutions aimed at improving the well-being of society. They can develop improvement systems for natural resource conservation, agriculture, food production, genetic modification, and economic use.

Alternative Labels

bio-engineer

bioengineering adviser

bioengineering biotechnologist

bioengineering consultant

bioengineering expert

bioengineering specialist

bioengineering technology adviser

bioengineering technology consultant

bioengineering technology expert

bioengineering technology specialist

biological engineer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Narrower occupations

- biomedical engineer

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adjust engineering designs approve engineering design develop bioremediation techniques perform scientific research

Essential Knowledge

bioeconomy biological chemistry biology biotechnology computational biology computational chemistry engineering principles engineering processes genetics life sciences nanomaterials synthetic biology

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on manufacturing problems advise on nitrate pollution apply liquid chromatography apply scientific methods apply statistical analysis techniques assess the feasibility of implementing developments assist in clinical trials collect biological data conduct ecological research design pharmaceutical manufacturing systems design prototypes design scientific equipment develop biocatalytic processes develop biochemical manufacturing training materials develop food production processes develop pharmaceutical drugs develop product design develop test procedures document analysis results draft design specifications ensure compliance with environmental legislation ensure compliance with safety legislation evaluate pharmaceutical manufacturing process examine engineering principles execute analytical mathematical calculations gather experimental data increase the impact of science on policy and society interpret 2D plans interpret 3D plans liaise with genetic laboratories manage bioreactors manage chemical testing procedures perform laboratory tests perform toxicological studies run laboratory simulations safeguard biodiversity test samples for pollutants use chromatography software use technical drawing software

Optional Knowledge

analytical chemistry biomedical engineering computer simulation cryopreservation design principles evolutionary biology fermentation processes of food food materials food science food storage gas chromatography gel permeation chromatography general medicine genomics high-performance liquid chromatography industrial design industrial research and development laboratory techniques mathematics medical devices materials packaging engineering pharmaceutical chemistry pharmaceutical drug development pharmaceutical industry pharmaceutical manufacturing quality systems processes of foods and beverages manufacturing product data management scientific literature scientific research methodology statistical process control stem cells test procedures toxicology

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f9433fdb-dde1-46cf-9e91-b49d243946a7

Status

released

Occupations

bioengineer

Concept overview

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept status