Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

·  Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation or other research, production, technical writing, or related activities. Include medical scientists such as physicians, dentists, public health specialists, pharmacologists, and medical pathologists. Exclude practitioners who provide medical or dental care or dispense drugs.

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Occupational Tasks

·  Conduct research to develop methodologies, instrumentation and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings.
· Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
· Follow strict safety procedures when handling toxic materials to avoid contamination.
· Evaluate effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, and microorganisms at various levels.
· Teach principles of medicine and medical and laboratory procedures to physicians, residents, students, and technicians.

Educational Requirements:

·  Doctoral degree

Occupational Skill Set

Skill	Relevance
·  Reading Comprehension	100%
·  Science	97%
·  Active Listening	96%
·  Active Learning	92%
·  Writing	91%
·  Time Management	89%
·  Instructing	89%
·  Complex Problem Solving	87%
·  Critical Thinking	87%
·  Judgment and Decision Making	86%

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

·  Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation or other research, production, technical writing, or related activities. Include medical scientists such as physicians, dentists, public health specialists, pharmacologists, and medical pathologists. Exclude practitioners who provide medical or dental care or dispense drugs.

No occupational data found for selected occupation.

No licensing information found for selected occupation.

Occupational Tasks

·  Conduct research to develop methodologies, instrumentation and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings.
· Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
· Follow strict safety procedures when handling toxic materials to avoid contamination.
· Evaluate effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, and microorganisms at various levels.
· Teach principles of medicine and medical and laboratory procedures to physicians, residents, students, and technicians.

Educational Requirements:

·  Doctoral degree

Occupational Skill Set

Skill	Relevance
·  Reading Comprehension	100%
·  Science	97%
·  Active Listening	96%
·  Active Learning	92%
·  Writing	91%
·  Time Management	89%
·  Instructing	89%
·  Complex Problem Solving	87%
·  Critical Thinking	87%
·  Judgment and Decision Making	86%