You searched for occupation: biochemist
The occupation searched for is part of the occupational group: Life science and agronomy professionals and technicians. Information about the future concerns the entire group.
The future situation of the occupational group on the labour market
The chances of finding employment for this occupational group in 2009-2013 are below average. As compared to the current situation the chances will remain about the same. This is particularly due to the expected development in agriculture where up to 15% of jobs may cease to exist by 2013. The fact is that agriculture employs roughly one third of people belonging to this occupational group. Healthcare also accounts for a large proportion of employment in this occupational group. This sector will show a trend of growing qualification requirements and it will be increasingly difficult for secondary qualification holders to find a job. People with these qualifications will therefore experience the most severe worsening of chances of finding employment in the 2009-2013 period. On the other hand, both agriculture and healthcare face major problems related to pay. A number of higher and tertiary professional education graduates will therefore continue to feel dissatisfied with the remuneration offered and will therefore seek alternative employment opportunities in other industries.
Development of the employment in the occupational group (in thousands):
- Total employment
- Development of employment in this occupational group
As a result of economic development the number of jobs within this occupational group will increase by 15 % by 2013. The number of jobs in the economy as a whole will increase by 0,2 %. A total of 24 % of workers in this occupational group will leave their jobs (e.g. retirement). Some of these jobs will cease to exist, some will have to be filled. Overall, 9 % of current employment will have to be filled, i.e. 4000 new workers will have to be hired.
The current situation of the occupational group at the labour market:
The occupational group consists of the following subgroups:
- ISCO 321 - Life science technicians and related associate professional
- ISCO 221 - Life science professionals
Life science technicians and related associate professional (ISCO 321)
Development of employment in this occupational subgroup (in thousands)
- Total employment
- Development of employment in this occupational subgroup
Occupations in this subgroup are most frequently found in the following industries:
- Agriculture, forestry, hunting and fishing (38 %)
- Human health, veterinary activities and social work (27 %)
- Public administration, defence, social security (10 %)
In 2008 the median age of employees in this subgroup was 45 years, in the economy as a whole it was 41 years.
The age structure of employees in this occupational subgroup:
Employees in this occupational subgroup most frequently have the following qualification:
- Secondary (3a) - agriculture (26 %)
- Secondary (3a) - health (20 %)
- Secondary (3a) - building and life science (10 %)
- Tertiary - other technical fields and agriculture (8 %)
It is expected that by 2013 the following number of graduates with qualifications suitable for this occupational subgroup will enter the labour market:
| Education | Number of graduates entering labour market by 2013 | Development of graduate numbers in 2009-2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary (3a) - agriculture | 6 830 | rapid decrease |
| Secondary (3a) - health | 10 490 | rapid decrease |
| Secondary (3a) - building and life science | 8 300 | rapid decrease |
| Tertiary - other technical fields and agriculture | 22 540 | slight increase |
The development of the number of graduates is ranked using a five-degree scale: rapid decrease - slight decrease - stagnation - slight increase - rapid increase.
Life science professionals (ISCO 221)
Development of employment in this occupational subgroup (in thousands)
- Total employment
- Development of employment in this occupational subgroup
Occupations in this subgroup are most frequently found in the following industries:
- Agriculture, forestry, hunting and fishing (29 %)
- Professional services (19 %)
- Human health, veterinary activities and social work (15 %)
In 2008 the median age of employees in this subgroup was 44 years, in the economy as a whole it was 41 years.
The age structure of employees in this occupational subgroup:
Employees in this occupational subgroup most frequently have the following qualification:
- Tertiary - building and life science (36 %)
- Tertiary - other technical fields and agriculture (27 %)
- Secondary (3a) - agriculture (12 %)
It is expected that by 2013 the following number of graduates with qualifications suitable for this occupational subgroup will enter the labour market:
| Education | Number of graduates entering labour market by 2013 | Development of graduate numbers in 2009-2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Tertiary - building and life science | 21 680 | rapid increase |
| Tertiary - other technical fields and agriculture | 22 540 | slight increase |
| Secondary (3a) - agriculture | 6 830 | rapid decrease |
The development of the number of graduates is ranked using a five-degree scale: rapid decrease - slight decrease - stagnation - slight increase - rapid increase.
