Medical Scientists

Also Called: Research Scientist, Scientist

Post-doctoral Training

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$61,810

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Medical Scientists do

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.

  • Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
  • Conduct research to develop methodologies, instrumentation, and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings to the scientific audience and general public.
  • Study animal and human health and physiological processes.
Industry Areas:

Renewable Resources and Energy

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Work With Work Group or Team

Tools

  • Spectrophotometers
  • Benchtop centrifuges
  • Laboratory flasks
  • Chromatography tubing
  • Petri plates or dishes

Technology

Analytical or scientific software
IBM SPSS Statistics
Minitab
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Data base user interface and query software
Database software
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The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Science
  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing

Knowledge

Math and Science
biology
chemistry
Arts and Humanities
English language
Health
medicine and dentistry
Business
management

Education

  • 45% Post-doctoral training
  • 29% Doctoral degree
  • 20% Master's degree

Experience

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Home Health Aides

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

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Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Health Education Specialists

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Microbiologists

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Medical Scientists Currently Selected

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

  • Adelphi University

    Garden City, NY

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Artistic (Creator)
    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Initiative
  • Dependability
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation

Values

  • Achievement
  • Recognition
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Math

This is what Medical Scientists across the country typically make.

$29.72 / hour
$61,810 /year

Entry Level

$48.50 / hour
$100,890 /year

Median Level

$80.78 / hour
$168,020 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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