Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists: 
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.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Health Science |
| Indiana Average Salary | |
| Average Time to Fill | 39 days |
| Typical Education | Advanced degree (includes Master's, Professional, and Doctoral degrees) |
| Typical Experience | Over 10 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 217 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 6.29 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 957 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 19.28 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Information Gathering
Critical Thinking
Problem-solving
Written Communication
Oral Communication
Integrity
Decision-making
Professionalism
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Work Ethic
Leadership
Technology and Tool Usage
Information Gathering
Critical Thinking
Problem-solving
Written Communication
Oral Communication
Integrity
Decision-making
Professionalism
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Work Ethic
Leadership
Technology and Tool Usage
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Analyzing Data or Information
Analyze chemical or biological data
Interpret psychological test results
Forecast phenomena based on statistical or mathematical research 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 x-ray images
Analyze scientific or investigative findings
Perform medical research
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
Calculate radiation dosages following physician's prescription
Analyze medical or health data
Interpret laws or legislation
Take vital signs
Interpret psychological test results
Forecast phenomena based on statistical or mathematical research 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 x-ray images
Analyze scientific or investigative findings
Perform medical research
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
Calculate radiation dosages following physician's prescription
Analyze medical or health data
Interpret laws or legislation
Take vital signs
Getting Information
Research medical or health improvement issues
Study development of microscopic organisms
Conduct biological research
Conduct vivisection for scientific research
Study plant development
Study structure or properties of submicroscopic matter
Conduct laboratory research or experiments
Conduct field research
Collect statistical data
Research human or animal disease or parasites
Conduct clinical investigations
Conduct medical laboratory tests
Collect clinical data
Conduct interviews to gather scientific or research based information
Study development of microscopic organisms
Conduct biological research
Conduct vivisection for scientific research
Study plant development
Study structure or properties of submicroscopic matter
Conduct laboratory research or experiments
Conduct field research
Collect statistical data
Research human or animal disease or parasites
Conduct clinical investigations
Conduct medical laboratory tests
Collect clinical data
Conduct interviews to gather scientific or research based information
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 medical presentations
Recommend further study or action based on research data
Explain uses or effects of drugs
Maintain knowledge of new and existing drug products
Explain genetic data
Provide expert testimony
Present research results to others
Write scholarly or technical research documents
Conduct medical presentations
Recommend further study or action based on research data
Explain uses or effects of drugs
Maintain knowledge of new and existing drug products
Explain genetic data
Provide expert testimony
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