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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists - 19-1042.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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. Includes physicians, dentists, public health specialists, pharmacologists, and medical pathologists who primarily conduct research.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Associate Director, Experimental Medicine
  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist
  • Clinical Pharmacologist
  • Investigator
  • Laboratory Director
  • Post-Doctoral Fellow
  • Research Scientist
  • Scientist
  • Senior Research Scientist
  • Senior Scientist

SOC Occupation Groups

19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-1000 Life Scientists
19-1040 Medical Scientists
19-1042.00 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

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Tasks

  • Conduct research to develop methodologies, instrumentation and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings.
  • Confer with health departments, industry personnel, physicians, and others to develop health safety standards and public health improvement programs.
  • Consult with and advise physicians, educators, researchers, and others regarding medical applications of physics, biology, and chemistry.
  • Evaluate effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, and microorganisms at various levels.
  • Follow strict safety procedures when handling toxic materials to avoid contamination.
  • Investigate cause, progress, life cycle, or mode of transmission of diseases or parasites.
  • Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
  • Prepare and analyze organ, tissue, and cell samples to identify toxicity, bacteria, or microorganisms or to study cell structure.
  • Standardize drug dosages, methods of immunization, and procedures for manufacture of drugs and medicinal compounds.
  • Study animal and human health and physiological processes.
  • Teach principles of medicine and medical and laboratory procedures to physicians, residents, students, and technicians.
  • Use equipment such as atomic absorption spectrometers, electron microscopes, flow cytometers, and chromatography systems.

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 medical 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 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 medical tests
  • conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
  • conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
  • conduct tests or analyses of blood samples
  • 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
  • establish and maintain relationships with health specialists or civic groups
  • examine biological or other material specimens under microscope
  • explain complex mathematical information
  • explain genetic data
  • follow infectious materials procedures
  • follow microbiology procedures
  • forecast or predict phenomena based upon research data
  • 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
  • perform noninvasive medical diagnostic techniques
  • perform statistical analysis
  • plan scientific research or investigative studies
  • 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
  • understand drug products
  • understand pharmaceutical formulas
  • understand properties or composition of drugs
  • use biological research techniques
  • use biological testing instruments
  • 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 knowledge of relevant laws
  • use knowledge of vivisection
  • use laboratory equipment
  • 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

  • Biomedical Laboratory, Blood Bank (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Biomedical Laboratory, Toxicologist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Biomedical Scientist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Health Science Research Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Laboratory Sciences (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Medical Entomologist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Nuclear Medical Science (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Pediatrician (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Anatomist
  • Medical Coordinator, Pesticide Use
  • Medical Physicist
  • Parasitologist
  • Pharmacologist