Medical Scientist

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.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Clinical Lab Scientist); Clinical Pharmacologist; Clinical Research Scientist; Medical Researcher; Physician Scientist; Research Scientist; Researcher; Scientist; Study Director; Toxicologist

Tasks

• Follow strict safety procedures when handling toxic materials to avoid contamination.
• Evaluate effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, and microorganisms at various levels.
• 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.
• Conduct research to develop methodologies, instrumentation, and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings to the scientific audience and general public.
• Teach principles of medicine and medical and laboratory procedures to physicians, residents, students, and technicians.
• Write and publish articles in scientific journals.
• Write applications for research grants.

Knowledge

• Biology
• English Language
• Medicine and Dentistry
• Chemistry
• Mathematics

Skills

• Writing
• Speaking
• Science
• Active Learning
• Reading Comprehension
• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Mathematics
• Monitoring
• Learning Strategies

Abilities

• Oral Expression
• Written Expression
• Inductive Reasoning
• Oral Comprehension
• Written Comprehension
• Deductive Reasoning
• Information Ordering
• Category Flexibility
• Speech Clarity
• Problem Sensitivity
• Near Vision
• Speech Recognition
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Fluency of Ideas
• Originality
• Flexibility of Closure
• Number Facility
• Selective Attention
• Memorization
• Speed of Closure
• Perceptual Speed