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molecular biology

🏛️ Enduring ESCO reuse: cross-sector

The interactions between the various systems of a cell, the interactions between the different types of genetic material and how these interactions are regulated.

molecular biology — the interactions between the various systems of a cell, the interactions between the different types of genetic material and how these interactions are regulated. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the enduring band (SCI 49.95/100) — a human-connection anchor whose value is projected to hold or grow through 2030. ESCO classifies it as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 6 occupations in our catalogue, including Microbiologists, aquaculture biologist, aquatic animal health professional, and biochemist.

Category: knowledge › biology SCI: 49.95/100 Also known as: interactions of systems of a cell, interactions between types of genetic material

Occupations that require molecular biology

Showing top 6 of 6 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.

Microbiologists · 🤖 4.7/10
aquaculture biologist · 🤖 5.0/10
aquatic animal health professional · 🤖 5.0/10
biochemist · 🤖 5.0/10
marine biologist · 🤖 5.0/10
sensory scientist · 🤖 5.0/10

Frequently asked questions

What is molecular biology?

The interactions between the various systems of a cell, the interactions between the different types of genetic material and how these interactions are regulated.

What category of skill is molecular biology?

ESCO classifies molecular biology under the knowledge category, specifically in the biology subcategory.

Is molecular biology an AI-durable skill?

McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the enduring band (SCI 49.95/100) — a human-connection anchor whose value is projected to hold or grow through 2030. This is a durable skill to invest in — high human-connection skills consistently resist automation.

Which jobs require molecular biology?

In our catalogue, 6 occupations list molecular biology as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include Microbiologists, aquaculture biologist, aquatic animal health professional, biochemist, marine biologist, sensory scientist.

How transferable is molecular biology between industries?

ESCO tags molecular biology as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is molecular biology the same as interactions of systems of a cell?

Yes — molecular biology is also known as interactions of systems of a cell, or interactions between types of genetic material. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn molecular biology?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands molecular biology and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.