Biostatisticians
O*NET Code: 15-2041.01
Education Level
Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Master's/Doctoral degree
Description
Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.
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💼 Also Known As
Bioinformatics ScientistBiomathematicianBiometricianBiostatistical ConsultantBiostatisticianClinical BiostatisticianNGS Biostatistician (Next-Generation Sequencing)Research BiostatisticianResearch ScientistStatistical ProgrammerStatistical Scientist
⚡ Skills (19)
Mathematics5/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Speaking4/100
Science4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Active Learning4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Active Listening4/100
Writing4/100
+ 9 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (49)
🔥Bash
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🔥C++
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🔥Extensible markup language XML
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🔥Git
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🔥IBM SPSS Statistics
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🔥JavaScript
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🔥Linux
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🔥Microsoft Access
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🔥Microsoft Excel
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🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
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🔥Microsoft SQL Server
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🔥Microsoft Visual Studio
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🔥Microsoft Windows
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🔥Microsoft Word
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🔥MySQL
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🔥Oracle Database
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🔥Oracle Java
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🔥PHP
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🔥Perl
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🔥Python
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🔥R
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🔥SAP software
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🔥SAS
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🔥Shell script
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🔥Structured query language SQL
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🔥The MathWorks MATLAB
Analytical or scientific software
🔥UNIX
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0Clinical trials database software
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0Data mining software
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0Data visualization software
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0Database software
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0Graphics software
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0Insightful S-PLUS
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0Microsoft operating system
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0Minitab
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0Patient monitoring systems
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0S-Plus software
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0SAS/STAT
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0STAT! Systems QD Clinical
Medical software
0STATISTICA
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0Software development tools
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0Spreadsheet software
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0StataCorp Stata
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0Statistical software
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0Tibco S-PLUS
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0Wolfram Research Mathematica
Analytical or scientific software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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Operations Research Analysts
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Statisticians
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Data Scientists
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Clinical Data Managers
Salary: $50,000
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Bioinformatics Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↓1 level)
📊 Skills Comparison
Biostatisticians → Bioinformatics Technicians
Transition Difficulty: Easy (100% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (15)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 3
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Mathematics
Current: 5Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
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Science
Current: 4Target: 3
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Programming
Current: 3Target: 3
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Systems Evaluation
Current: 3Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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