Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.
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Common Job Titles
Assistant Biometrician
Biostatistics Teacher
Clinical Biostatistics Director
Biostatistics Professor
Personality & Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Intellectual Curiosity
Dependability
Achievement Orientation
Integrity
Cautiousness
Innovation
Perseverance
Tolerance for Ambiguity
Initiative
Work Activities
Analyzing Data or Information
Working with Computers
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Processing Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Getting Information
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Work Environment
E-Mail
Spend Time Sitting
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Freedom to Make Decisions
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
Telephone Conversations
Contact With Others
Skills You Will Receive
Mathematics
Active Learning
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Science
Speaking
Active Listening
Writing
Learning Strategies
Monitoring
Other Attributes Important To Know
Oral Comprehension
Written Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Expression
Fluency of Ideas
Originality
Problem Sensitivity
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Information Ordering
Related Careers
Data Scientists
Statisticians
Bioinformatics Scientists
Clinical Data Managers
Bioinformatics Technicians
Statistical Assistants
Clinical Research Coordinators
Geneticists
Technology/Tools Used
Operating system software
Object or component oriented development software
Data base user interface and query software
Analytical or scientific software
Enterprise application integration software
File versioning software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Web platform development software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
Work Values
Achievement
Independence
Recognition
Working Conditions
Relationships
Support
Knowledge You Will Receive
Administration and Management
Administrative
Economics and Accounting
Sales and Marketing
Customer and Personal Service
Personnel and Human Resources
Production and Processing
Food Production
Computers and Electronics
Engineering and Technology
Education Requirements
Master's degree
Job Zone 5
Tasks Associated with This Career
Draw conclusions or make predictions, based on data summaries or statistical analyses.
Analyze clinical or survey data, using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed-effect modeling, logistic regression analyses, and model-building techniques.
Write detailed analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for research protocols or reports.
Calculate sample size requirements for clinical studies.
Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, and talk with colleagues to keep abreast of methodological or conceptual developments in fields such as biostatistics, pharmacology, life sciences, and social sciences.
Design research studies in collaboration with physicians, life scientists, or other professionals.
Prepare tables and graphs to present clinical data or results.
Write program code to analyze data with statistical analysis software.
Provide biostatistical consultation to clients or colleagues.
Review clinical or other medical research protocols and recommend appropriate statistical analyses.
