O*NET-SOC 15-2041.01

Biostatisticians

Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

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Draw conclusions or make predictions, based on data summaries or statistical analyses.Core16254
Analyze clinical or survey data, using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed-effect modeling, logistic regression analyses, and model-building techniques.Core16265
Write detailed analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for research protocols or reports.Core16250
Calculate sample size requirements for clinical studies.Core16246
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.Core16243
Design research studies in collaboration with physicians, life scientists, or other professionals.Core16258
Prepare tables and graphs to present clinical data or results.Core16252
Write program code to analyze data with statistical analysis software.Core16249
Provide biostatistical consultation to clients or colleagues.Core16263
Review clinical or other medical research protocols and recommend appropriate statistical analyses.Core16262
Develop or implement data analysis algorithms.Core16257
Determine project plans, timelines, or technical objectives for statistical aspects of biological research studies.Core16247
Prepare statistical data for inclusion in reports to data monitoring committees, federal regulatory agencies, managers, or clients.Core16244
Plan or direct research studies related to life sciences.Core16251
Prepare articles for publication or presentation at professional conferences.Core16245
Monitor clinical trials or experiments to ensure adherence to established procedures or to verify the quality of data collected.Core16253
Write research proposals or grant applications for submission to external bodies.Core16241
Design or maintain databases of biological data.Core16259
Collect data through surveys or experimentation.Core16260
Apply research or simulation results to extend biological theory or recommend new research projects.Core16264
Develop or use mathematical models to track changes in biological phenomena, such as the spread of infectious diseases.Core16255
Assign work to biostatistical assistants or programmers.Core16248
Analyze archival data, such as birth, death, and disease records.Core16261
Design surveys to assess health issues.Core16256
Teach graduate or continuing education courses or seminars in biostatistics.Core16242

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 45 examples in 16 categories, 29 Hot Technology

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Operating system software

BashHot Technology
LinuxHot Technology
Microsoft WindowsHot Technology
Shell scriptHot Technology
UNIXHot Technology

Object or component oriented development software

C#Hot Technology
C++Hot Technology
Oracle JavaHot Technology
PerlHot Technology
PythonHot TechnologyIn Demand
RHot TechnologyIn Demand

Data base user interface and query software

Clinical trials database software
Database software
Microsoft AccessHot Technology
Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology
Oracle DatabaseHot Technology
Patient monitoring systems
Structured query language SQLHot TechnologyIn Demand

Analytical or scientific software

Data visualization software
IBM SPSS StatisticsHot TechnologyIn Demand
Insightful S-PLUS
Minitab
S-Plus software
SASHot TechnologyIn Demand
SAS/STAT
StataCorp StataIn Demand
STATISTICA
Statistical softwareIn Demand
The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology
Tibco S-PLUS
Wolfram Research Mathematica

Enterprise application integration software

Extensible markup language XMLHot Technology

File versioning software

GitHot Technology

Graphics or photo imaging software

Graphics software

Web platform development software

JavaScriptHot Technology
PHPHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Development environment software

Microsoft Visual StudioHot Technology
Software development tools

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Data base management system software

MySQLHot Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

SAP softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Medical software

STAT! Systems QD Clinical

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.
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Collect data about customer needs.
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor operational activities to ensure compliance with regulations or standard operating procedures.
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Analyzing Data or Information

Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields.
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WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 10 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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- Informs 1
- Data scientistsickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills910 installsAugments
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- Statistics fundamentalsjoellewis/finance_skills815 installsAugments
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- Scipy best practicesmindrally/skills1,005 installsAugments
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Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
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Analyze health-related data.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Determine appropriate methods for data analysis.
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Thinking Creatively

Design computer modeling or simulation programs.
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Create databases to store electronic data.
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Prepare graphics or other visual representations of information.
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Design research studies to obtain scientific information.
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Develop scientific or mathematical models.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.
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WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 9 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- Augments 1
- Informs 8
- Ai researcherclaudeskills.infoAugments
- Market research agentclaudeskills.infoInforms
- Market radarclaudeskills.infoInforms
- Vincent brave search for agentsclaudeskills.infoInforms
- Research sourceskostja94/marketing-skills1,066 installsInforms
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Develop detailed project plans.
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Working with Computers

Write computer programming code.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Present research results to others.
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Prepare analytical reports.
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Write grant proposals.
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Assign duties or work schedules to employees.
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- Jira clicode-and-sorts/awesome-copilot-agents637 installsSupports
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
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  Socket Pass
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Training and Teaching Others

Train others in computer interface or software use.
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- Supports 1
- Google slidesclaudeskills.infoSupports

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise customers on technical or procedural issues.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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DWAs covered by an AI skill4 of 21

Distinct tools21

Level mix

Augments 10
Supports 2
Informs 9

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.