Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
O*NET Code: 19-1042.00
Education Level
Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Master's/Doctoral degree
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.
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💼 Also Known As
AnatomistCancer ResearcherChemotherapistClinical AnalystClinical Laboratory Scientist (Clinical Lab Scientist)Clinical PharmacologistClinical Research AnalystClinical Research ScientistClinical Research SpecialistClinical ResearcherClinical ScientistCytologistEndocrinologistGerontologistHistologistHistopathologistImmunochemistMedical Health ResearcherMedical Laboratory Scientist (Medical Lab Scientist)Medical Physicist
⚡ Skills (19)
Writing4/100
Speaking4/100
Science4/100
Active Learning4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Systems Analysis4/100
+ 9 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (41)
🔥Adobe Photoshop
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system
🔥IBM SPSS Statistics
Analytical or scientific software
🔥Linux
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Dynamics
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Project
Project management software
🔥Microsoft Visual Basic
Development environment software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Python
Object or component oriented development software
🔥R
Object or component oriented development software
🔥SAS
Analytical or scientific software
🔥The MathWorks MATLAB
Analytical or scientific software
🔥UNIX
Operating system software
0BioArray Software Environment BASE
Analytical or scientific software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0FileMaker Pro
Data base user interface and query software
0IBM Notes
Electronic mail software
0Integrated development environment IDE software
Development environment software
0LexisNexis
Information retrieval or search software
0Medical Scientists HybridAI
Analytical or scientific software
0Medical Scientists MediSave
Analytical or scientific software
0Microsoft Exchange
Electronic mail software
0Microsoft Publisher
Desktop publishing software
0Minitab
Analytical or scientific software
0National Instruments LabVIEW
Development environment software
0PerkinElmer TurboMass
Analytical or scientific software
0Presentation software
Presentation software
0Spreadsheet software
Spreadsheet software
0StataCorp Stata
Analytical or scientific software
0Statistical software
Analytical or scientific software
0Thermo ToxLab
Analytical or scientific software
0Triple G ULTRA Laboratory Information System
Analytical or scientific software
0Waters Empower 2
Data base user interface and query software
0Waters MassLynx
Analytical or scientific software
0Waters Millennium32
Analytical or scientific software
0Waters Q-DIS/QM LIMS
Analytical or scientific software
0Waters eLab Notebook
Data base user interface and query software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Clinical Research Coordinators
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↓1 level)
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↓1 level)
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Microbiologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↓1 level)
Bioinformatics Scientists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Geneticists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Epidemiologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Neuropsychologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Clinical Neuropsychologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists → Neuropsychologists
Transition Difficulty: Easy (90% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (19)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 5
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 5
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
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Science
Current: 4Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
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Service Orientation
Current: 3Target: 4
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Learning Strategies
Current: 3Target: 4
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Instructing
Current: 3Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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