What is an immunochemist and how to become one

Key steps to become an immunochemist

1. Explore immunochemist education requirements

   Most common immunochemist degrees

   Bachelor's

   77.8 %

   Master's

   11.1 %

   Diploma

   5.6 %

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2. Start to develop specific immunochemist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Lab Equipment	33.50%
   Elisa	28.99%
   EIA	19.65%
   QC	17.87%

3. Complete relevant immunochemist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New immunochemists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an immunochemist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real immunochemist resumes.

4. Research immunochemist duties and responsibilities

   • Process, analyze and upload HTS data that lead to the discovery of new structural classes of small molecules.
   • Train in appropriate lab documentation procedures under GLP compliance guidelines.
   • Complete the necessary training, and ultimately obtain certification in the experimental analysis of ELISA assays.
   • Post results in the LIMS system.

5. Apply for immunochemist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an immunochemist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams