Army MOS · Medical
71B Biochemistry
Overview
Army biochemistry officers conduct and direct biochemical analyses and investigate metabolic processes in organisms. They perform experiments and research how the body reacts and adapts to military environments while serving in MTOE and TDA organizations within and outside the continental United States.
Core Skills
- laboratory data analysis
- statistical analysis
- experimental design
- scientific research methods
- technical report writing
- quality assurance and quality control
- standard operating procedure development
- regulatory compliance
- documentation and recordkeeping
- literature review and synthesis
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Photoshop
- Extensible markup language XML
- IBM SPSS Statistics
- Linux
- Microsoft Outlook
Civilian Career Paths
- Medical Laboratory
- Public Health
- Clinical Technician
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ACRP Certified Professional (ACRP-CP)
- Certification in Clinical Biochemical Genetics
- Certification in Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) · Funded
- Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC)
Career Growth
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) · Funded
- Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA)
- Certified Principal Investigator (CPI®) · Funded
- Clinical Chemist
- Certification in Clinical Chemistry · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Share research findings by writing scientific articles or by making presentations at scientific conferences.
- Teach or advise undergraduate or graduate students or supervise their research.
- Manage laboratory teams or monitor the quality of a team's work.
- Study physical principles of living cells or organisms and their electrical or mechanical energy, applying methods and knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, or biology.
- Develop new methods to study the mechanisms of biological processes.
Related Occupations
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists
- Microbiologists
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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