Occupation: Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

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.

19-1042.00 | 14 tasks | 10 job titles
Reported Job Titles (10)
  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Clinical Lab Scientist)
  • Clinical Pharmacologist
  • Clinical Research Scientist
  • Medical Researcher
  • Physician Scientist
  • Research Scientist
  • Researcher
  • Scientist
  • Study Director
  • Toxicologist
Core Tasks (8)
  • Follow strict safety procedures when handling toxic materials to avoid contamination.
  • Evaluate effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, and microorganisms at various levels.
  • Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
  • Prepare and analyze organ, tissue, and cell samples to identify toxicity, bacteria, or microorganisms or to study cell structure.
  • Conduct research to develop methodologies, instrumentation, and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings to the scientific audience and general public.
  • Teach principles of medicine and medical and laboratory procedures to physicians, residents, students, and technicians.
  • Write and publish articles in scientific journals.
  • Write applications for research grants.
Supplemental Tasks (6)
  • Standardize drug dosages, methods of immunization, and procedures for manufacture of drugs and medicinal compounds.
  • Study animal and human health and physiological processes.
  • Investigate cause, progress, life cycle, or mode of transmission of diseases or parasites.
  • Use equipment such as atomic absorption spectrometers, electron microscopes, flow cytometers, or chromatography systems.
  • Confer with health departments, industry personnel, physicians, and others to develop health safety standards and public health improvement programs.
  • Consult with and advise physicians, educators, researchers, and others regarding medical applications of physics, biology, and chemistry.