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Summary 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 Job Titles

1.	Anatomist

2.	Associate Director, Experimental Medicine

3.	Cancer Researcher

4.	Chemotherapist

5.	Clinical Analyst

6.	Clinical Director

7.	Clinical Laboratory Scientist

8.	Clinical Liaison

9.	Clinical Manager

10.	Clinical Pharmacologist

11.	Clinical Research Analyst

12.	Clinical Research Associate

13.	Clinical Research Director

14.	Clinical Research Scientist

15.	Clinical Researcher

16.	Cytologist

17.	Director Multiple Sclerosis Center

18.	Director of Laboratory Operations

19.	Director of Preclinical Research

20.	Director of Research

21.	Director, Clinical Pharmacology

22.	Director, Experimental Medicine

23.	Director, Metabolism

24.	Drug Safety Scientist

25.	Endocrinologist

26.	Gerontologist

27.	Good Laboratory Practice In Vitro Study Director (GLP In Vitro Study Director)

28.	Histologist

29.	Histopathologist

30.	Immunochemist

31.	Industrial Pharmacist

32.	Investigator

33.	Laboratory Coordinator

34.	Laboratory Director

35.	Lead Scientist

36.	MD Senior Research Scientist

37.	Medical Health Researcher

38.	Medical Physicist

39.	Medical Research Scientist

40.	Medical Researcher

41.	Medical Scientist

42.	Nanotechnologist

43.	Neurophysiologist

44.	Neuroscientist

45.	Neurosurgery Research Director

46.	Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist

47.	Parasitologist

48.	Pesticide Use Medical Coordinator

49.	Pharmaceutical Botanist

50.	Pharmacognosist

51.	Pharmacologist

52.	Pharmacometrician

53.	Pharmacovigilance Safety Expert

54.	Post-Doctoral Fellow

55.	Principal Investigator

56.	Protein Purification Scientist

57.	Research Assistant

58.	Research Assistant Member

59.	Research Associate

60.	Research Group Director

61.	Research Scientist

62.	Scientific Director

63.	Scientist

64.	Senior Research Scientist

65.	Senior Scientist

66.	Serologist

67.	Toxicologist

Job Tasks

	Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease. Plan biological research. Direct medical science or healthcare programs.

	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.

	Follow strict safety procedures when handling toxic materials to avoid contamination. Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.

	Write and publish articles in scientific journals. Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.

	Use equipment such as atomic absorption spectrometers, electron microscopes, flow cytometers, and chromatography systems. Operate laboratory or field equipment.

	Prepare and analyze organ, tissue, and cell samples to identify toxicity, bacteria, or microorganisms or to study cell structure. Analyze biological samples.

	Standardize drug dosages, methods of immunization, and procedures for manufacture of drugs and medicinal compounds. Establish standards for medical care.

	Evaluate effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, and microorganisms at various levels. Research diseases or parasites.

	Investigate cause, progress, life cycle, or mode of transmission of diseases or parasites. Research diseases or parasites.

	Consult with and advise physicians, educators, researchers, and others regarding medical applications of physics, biology, and chemistry. Advise others on healthcare matters.

	Teach principles of medicine and medical and laboratory procedures to physicians, residents, students, and technicians. Instruct college students in physical or life sciences.

	Confer with health departments, industry personnel, physicians, and others to develop health safety standards and public health improvement programs. Establish standards for products, processes, or procedures.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Nature of the Work


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	Medical Scientists
	Medical scientists conduct research aimed at improving overall human health. They often use clinical trials and other investigative methods to reach their findings.

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Working Conditions


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	Medical Scientists
	Medical scientists work in offices and laboratories. Most work full time.

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