Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
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.
38 alternate job titles:
Anatomist
Cancer Researcher
Chemotherapist
Clinical Analyst
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Clinical Lab Scientist)
Clinical Pharmacologist
Clinical Research Analyst
Clinical Research Scientist
Clinical Research Specialist
Clinical Researcher
Clinical Scientist
Cytologist
Endocrinologist
Gerontologist
Histologist
Histopathologist
Immunochemist
Medical Health Researcher
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Medical Lab Scientist)
Medical Physicist
Medical Research Scientist
Medical Researcher
Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
Medical Scientist
Neurophysiologist
Neuroscientist
Parasitologist
Pharmaceutical Botanist
Pharmacognosist
Pharmacologist
Physician Scientist
Research Scientist
Research Specialist
Researcher
Scientist
Serologist
Study Director
Toxicologist
Salary Information
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists: $100,590 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Plan biological research. | Analysis |
| Research diseases or parasites. | Analysis |
| Analyze biological samples. | Analysis |
| Research topics in area of expertise. | Analysis |
| Analyze health-related data. | Analysis |
| Present research results to others. | Analysis |
| Direct medical science or healthcare programs. | General |
| Instruct college students in physical or life sciences. | General |
| Establish standards for medical care. | General |
| Establish standards for products, processes, or procedures. | General |
| Collect information about community health needs. | General |
| Check physical condition of people or animals. | General |
| Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients. | General |
| Advise others on healthcare matters. | General |
| Operate laboratory or field equipment. | General |
| Write grant proposals. | General |
| Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding. | General |
| Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards. | Maintenance |
| Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations. | Communication |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| IBM SPSS Statistics | Analytical or scientific software |
| Linux | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Dynamics | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft Visual Basic | Development environment software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software |
| R | Object or component oriented development software |
| SAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software |
| UNIX | Operating system software |
| BioArray Software Environment BASE | Analytical or scientific software |
| IBM Notes | Electronic mail software |
| Integrated development environment IDE software | Development environment software |
| LexisNexis | Information retrieval or search software |
| Medical Scientists HybridAI | Analytical or scientific software |
| Medical Scientists MediSave | Analytical or scientific software |
| Microsoft Exchange | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Publisher | Desktop publishing software |
| Minitab | Analytical or scientific software |
| National Instruments LabVIEW | Development environment software |
| PerkinElmer TurboMass | Analytical or scientific software |
| Presentation software | Presentation software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| StataCorp Stata | Analytical or scientific software |
| Statistical software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Thermo ToxLab | Analytical or scientific software |
| Triple G ULTRA Laboratory Information System | Analytical or scientific software |
| Waters MassLynx | Analytical or scientific software |
| Waters Millennium32 | Analytical or scientific software |
| Waters Q-DIS/QM LIMS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| ESRI ArcGIS software | Geographic information system |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| FileMaker Pro | Data base user interface and query software |
| Waters Empower 2 | Data base user interface and query software |
| Waters eLab Notebook | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Certification in Biofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Academic Certification in Neurofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Board Certified in Biofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Board Certified in Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction Biofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Certified Physician Investigator | Academy of Clinical Research Professionals | Not Available |
| Clinical Chemistry | American Board of Clinical Chemistry | Not Available |
| Clinical Molecular Genetics | American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics | Not Available |
| Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology | American Board of Toxicology, Inc. | Not Available |
| Embryology Laboratory Director | American Board of Bioanalysis | Not Available |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | American Society for Clinical Pathology | Not Available |
| Medical Physics | American Board of Radiology | Not Available |
| Medical Toxicology | American Board of Emergency Medicine | Not Available |
| Molecular Diagnostics | American Board of Clinical Chemistry | Not Available |
| Technical Supervisor | American Board of Bioanalysis | Not Available |
| Technician Certification in Neurofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Toxicological Chemist | National Registry of Certified Chemists | Not Available |
| Toxicological Chemistry | American Board of Clinical Chemistry | Not Available |
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