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Epidemiologists - 19-1041.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, or health outcomes. May develop the means for prevention and control.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Epidemiologist
  • Nurse Epidemiologist
  • Infection Control Practitioner (ICP)
  • Epidemiology Investigator
  • Research Epidemiologist
  • Chronic Disease Epidemiologist
  • Communicable Disease Specialist
  • Epidemiologist Advanced
  • State Epidemiologist
  • Environmental Epidemiologist

SOC Occupation Groups

19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-1000 Life Scientists
19-1040 Medical Scientists
19-1041.00 Epidemiologists

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Tasks

  • Communicate research findings on various types of diseases to health practitioners, policy makers, and the public.
  • Conduct research to develop methodologies, instrumentation and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings.
  • Consult with and advise physicians, educators, researchers, government health officials and others regarding medical applications of sciences, such as physics, biology, and chemistry.
  • Educate healthcare workers, patients, and the public about infectious and communicable diseases, including disease transmission and prevention.
  • Identify and analyze public health issues related to foodborne parasitic diseases and their impact on public policies or scientific studies or surveys.
  • Investigate diseases or parasites to determine cause and risk factors, progress, life cycle, or mode of transmission.
  • Monitor and report incidents of infectious diseases to local and state health agencies.
  • Oversee public health programs, including statistical analysis, health care planning, surveillance systems, and public health improvement.
  • Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
  • Plan, administer and evaluate health safety standards and programs to improve public health, conferring with health department, industry personnel, physicians and others.
  • Prepare and analyze samples to study effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, or microorganisms on cell structure and tissue.
  • Provide expertise in the design, management and evaluation of study protocols and health status questionnaires, sample selection and analysis.
  • Standardize drug dosages, methods of immunization, and procedures for manufacture of drugs and medicinal compounds.
  • Supervise professional, technical and clerical personnel.
  • Teach principles of medicine and medical and laboratory procedures to physicians, residents, students, and technicians.

Detailed Work Activities

  • adhere to safety procedures
  • advise clients or customers
  • advise governmental or industrial personnel
  • advise other medical practitioners on disease-related issues
  • analyze biological research, test, or analysis data
  • analyze chemical experimental, test, or analysis data or findings
  • analyze ecosystem data
  • analyze medical data
  • analyze psychological testing data
  • analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
  • apply drug information to patient treatment
  • calculate medical diagnostic test results
  • collect clinical data
  • collect samples for testing
  • collect scientific or technical data
  • collect social or personal information
  • collect statistical data
  • communicate technical information
  • conduct analyses or tests of biological material samples
  • conduct analyses or tests of organic compounds
  • conduct clinical investigations
  • conduct field research or investigative studies
  • conduct laboratory research or experiments
  • conduct medical laboratory tests
  • conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
  • conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
  • conduct training for personnel
  • confer with research personnel
  • confer with scientists
  • convert information into instructional program
  • cultivate micro-organisms for study, testing, or medical preparations
  • develop new products based on scientific research results
  • develop or maintain databases
  • develop plans for programs or projects
  • develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
  • develop safety regulations
  • develop scientific or mathematical hypotheses, theories, or laws
  • develop tables depicting data
  • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
  • direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies
  • direct implementation of new procedures, policies, or programs
  • establish and maintain relationships with health specialists or civic groups
  • examine biological or other material specimens under microscope
  • explain complex mathematical information
  • follow infectious materials procedures
  • identify body response variations
  • interpret medical laboratory test results
  • interpret psychological test results
  • interpret x-rays
  • isolate and identify micro-organisms
  • make decisions
  • make presentations
  • make presentations on health or medical issues
  • order medical laboratory tests
  • oversee execution of organizational or program policies
  • perform statistical analysis
  • plan scientific research or investigative studies
  • plan surveys of specified group or area
  • prepare reports
  • prepare technical reports or related documentation
  • present research papers or dissertations on health science issues
  • provide expert testimony on research results
  • recommend further study or action based on research data
  • record test results, test procedures, or inspection data
  • research health improvement issues
  • research human or animal disease
  • standardize drug dosages or methods of immunization
  • take vital signs
  • teach health personnel
  • teach principles of medicine or laboratory procedures
  • test air quality, noise, temperature, or radiation
  • test air to detect toxic gases
  • understand drug products
  • understand properties or composition of drugs
  • use biological research techniques
  • use chemical testing or analysis procedures
  • use clinical problem solving techniques
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use government regulations
  • use hazardous materials information
  • use health or sanitation standards
  • use interpersonal communication techniques
  • use knowledge of investigation techniques
  • use knowledge of medical terminology
  • use library or online Internet research techniques
  • use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
  • use medical diagnostic techniques
  • use medical lab techniques
  • use microscope
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • use project management techniques
  • use quantitative research methods
  • use relational database software
  • use research methodology procedures in health care
  • use sanitation practices in health care settings
  • use scientific research methodology
  • use spreadsheet software
  • use word processing or desktop publishing software
  • write research or project grant proposals
  • write scholarly or technical research papers
  • write technical health or medical documents

Military Crosswalk Titles

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DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Environmental Epidemiologist
  • Histopathologist