Medical Scientists
Also called: Research Scientist, Scientist,
What they do:
Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities.On the job, you would:
- Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
- Conduct research to develop methodologies, instrumentation, and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings to the scientific audience and general public.
- Study animal and human health and physiological processes.
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What they do:
Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities.On the job, you would:
- Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
- Conduct research to develop methodologies, instrumentation, and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings to the scientific audience and general public.
- Study animal and human health and physiological processes.
KNOWLEDGE
Math and Science
- biology
- chemistry
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Health
- medicine and dentistry
Business
- management
SKILLS
Basic Skills
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
ABILITIES
Verbal
- read and understand what is written
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- notice when problems happen
Math
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
PERSONALITY
People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Integrity
- Initiative
- Dependability
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Cooperation
TECHNOLOGY
You might use software like this on the job:
Analytical or scientific software
- IBM SPSS Statistics
- Minitab
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Data base user interface and query software
- Database software
- Waters Empower 2
EDUCATION
- post-doctoral training
- doctoral degree
JOB OUTLOOK
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$88,790
$49,020
$159,680