O*NET-SOC 19-1042.00

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

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

Free · O*NET 30.3

Follow strict safety procedures when handling toxic materials to avoid contamination.Core7514
Evaluate effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, and microorganisms at various levels.Core7515
Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.Core7513
Prepare and analyze organ, tissue, and cell samples to identify toxicity, bacteria, or microorganisms or to study cell structure.Core7517
Standardize drug dosages, methods of immunization, and procedures for manufacture of drugs and medicinal compounds.Supplemental7518
Conduct research to develop methodologies, instrumentation, and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings to the scientific audience and general public.Core20200
Teach principles of medicine and medical and laboratory procedures to physicians, residents, students, and technicians.Core7516
Study animal and human health and physiological processes.Supplemental7521
Write and publish articles in scientific journals.Core20201
Write applications for research grants.Core23906
Investigate cause, progress, life cycle, or mode of transmission of diseases or parasites.Supplemental7519
Use equipment such as atomic absorption spectrometers, electron microscopes, flow cytometers, or chromatography systems.Supplemental7523
Confer with health departments, industry personnel, physicians, and others to develop health safety standards and public health improvement programs.Supplemental7520
Consult with and advise physicians, educators, researchers, and others regarding medical applications of physics, biology, and chemistry.Supplemental7522

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 37 examples in 16 categories, 15 Hot Technology

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Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe PhotoshopHot Technology

Analytical or scientific software

BioArray Software Environment BASE
IBM SPSS StatisticsHot Technology
Medical Scientists HybridAI
Medical Scientists MediSave
Minitab
PerkinElmer TurboMass
SASHot Technology
StataCorp Stata
Statistical software
The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology
Thermo ToxLab
Triple G ULTRA Laboratory Information System
Waters MassLynx
Waters Millennium32
Waters Q-DIS/QM LIMS

Data base user interface and query software

Database software
FileMaker Pro
Waters Empower 2

Geographic information system

ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot Technology

Electronic mail software

IBM Notes
Microsoft Exchange

Development environment software

Integrated development environment IDE software
Microsoft Visual BasicHot Technology
National Instruments LabVIEW

Information retrieval or search software

LexisNexis

Operating system software

LinuxHot Technology
UNIXHot Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Microsoft Dynamics

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Project management software

Microsoft ProjectHot Technology

Desktop publishing software

Microsoft Publisher

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Object or component oriented development software

PythonHot Technology
RHot TechnologyIn Demand

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

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Getting Information

Research diseases or parasites.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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- Not mapped yet
Collect information about community health needs.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Check physical condition of people or animals.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients.
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Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze health-related data.
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Analyze biological samples.
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Thinking Creatively

Plan biological research.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Research topics in area of expertise.
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Controlling Machines and Processes

Operate laboratory or field equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Establish standards for products, processes, or procedures.
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Establish standards for medical care.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Present research results to others.
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Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
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Write grant proposals.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Training and Teaching Others

Instruct college students in physical or life sciences.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Direct medical science or healthcare programs.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise others on healthcare matters.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 19

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Level mix

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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.