Epidemiologists: 
Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, or health outcomes. May develop the means for prevention and control.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Health Science |
| Indiana Average Salary | $70,730.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 41 days |
| Typical Education | Advanced degree (includes Master's, Professional, and Doctoral degrees) |
| Typical Experience | Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 22 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 3.64 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 115 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 16.67 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
Information Gathering
Problem-solving
Oral Communication
Decision-making
Leadership
Integrity
Written Communication
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Professionalism
Technology and Tool Usage
Creativity
Work Ethic
Critical Thinking
Information Gathering
Problem-solving
Oral Communication
Decision-making
Leadership
Integrity
Written Communication
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Professionalism
Technology and Tool Usage
Creativity
Work Ethic
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Analyzing Data or Information
Analyze chemical or biological data
Analyze organic compounds
Analyze blood samples
Examine biological material specimens
Conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
Analyze biological material samples
Analyze biological samples
Isolate microorganisms
Perform biological testing
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
Interpret psychological test results
Analyze scientific or investigative findings
Conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Interpret medical laboratory test results
Calculate medical diagnostic test results
Analyze medical or health data
Examine animals to detect illness, disease, or injury
Take vital signs
Analyze ecosystem data
Analyze organic compounds
Analyze blood samples
Examine biological material specimens
Conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
Analyze biological material samples
Analyze biological samples
Isolate microorganisms
Perform biological testing
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
Interpret psychological test results
Analyze scientific or investigative findings
Conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Interpret medical laboratory test results
Calculate medical diagnostic test results
Analyze medical or health data
Examine animals to detect illness, disease, or injury
Take vital signs
Analyze ecosystem data
Getting Information
Conduct survey research of specified populations and demographics
Collect scientific or technical data
Conduct laboratory research or experiments
Conduct field research
Collect statistical data
Research medical or health improvement issues
Research human or animal disease or parasites
Conduct clinical investigations
Collect personal information
Conduct medical laboratory tests
Collect clinical data
Conduct biological research
Collect scientific or technical data
Conduct laboratory research or experiments
Conduct field research
Collect statistical data
Research medical or health improvement issues
Research human or animal disease or parasites
Conduct clinical investigations
Collect personal information
Conduct medical laboratory tests
Collect clinical data
Conduct biological research
Thinking Creatively
Develop medical policies, procedures, or standards
Develop methods of social or economic research
Develop new products based on scientific research
Develop safety procedures and regulations
Develop scientific hypotheses, theories, or laws
Write research or project grant proposals
Develop simple informational data repositories or databases
Develop complex computer databases
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables
Develop methods of social or economic research
Develop new products based on scientific research
Develop safety procedures and regulations
Develop scientific hypotheses, theories, or laws
Write research or project grant proposals
Develop simple informational data repositories or databases
Develop complex computer databases
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Explain results of statistical analyses using graphs
Present research results to others
Write scholarly or technical research documents
Conduct scientific or research related presentations
Recommend further study or action based on research data
Explain uses or effects of drugs
Maintain knowledge of new and existing drug products
Provide expert testimony
Present research results to others
Write scholarly or technical research documents
Conduct scientific or research related presentations
Recommend further study or action based on research data
Explain uses or effects of drugs
Maintain knowledge of new and existing drug products
Provide expert testimony
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| Disease Control | ||||
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| Certified Infection Control | ||||
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