Biostatisticians
Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.
Sample of reported job titles:
Biometrician, Biostatistical Consultant, Biostatistician, Research Scientist, Statistical Scientist
Occupation-Specific Information
Tasks
- Write research proposals or grant applications for submission to external bodies.
- Teach graduate or continuing education courses or seminars in biostatistics.
- 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.
- Prepare statistical data for inclusion in reports to data monitoring committees, federal regulatory agencies, managers, or clients.
- Prepare articles for publication or presentation at professional conferences.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software:Data visualization software,IBM SPSS Statistics,Insightful S-PLUS,Minitab,SAS statistical software,StataCorp Stata,STATISTICA,The MathWorks MATLAB,Tibco S-PLUS,Wolfram Research Mathematica
- Data base management system software:MySQL
- Data base user interface and query software:Clinical trials database software,Database software,Microsoft Access,Microsoft SQL Server,Oracle software,Patient monitoring systems,Structured query language SQL
- Data mining software:Data mining software
- Development environment software:Microsoft Visual Studio,Software development tools
Occupational Requirements
Work Activities
- Analyzing Data or Information:Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Working with Computers:Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates:Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems:Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Processing Information:Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Detailed Work Activities
- Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
- Analyze health-related data.
- Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields.
- Assign duties or work schedules to employees.
- Create databases to store electronic data.
Work Context
- Electronic Mail:92% responded"Every day"
- Structured versus Unstructured Work:79% responded"Some freedom"
- Indoors, Environmentally Controlled:71% responded"Every day"
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate:58% responded"Extremely important"
- Freedom to Make Decisions:57% responded"Some freedom"
Worker Requirements
Skills
- Mathematics:Using mathematics to solve problems.
- Active Learning:Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Complex Problem Solving:Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Critical Thinking:Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Judgment and Decision Making:Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Knowledge
- Mathematics:Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- English Language:Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Computers and Electronics:Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Medicine and Dentistry:Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation? Respondents said:
- 58%Master's Degree
- 29%Doctoral Degree
- 13%Bachelor's Degree
Worker Characteristics
Abilities
- Inductive Reasoning:The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Mathematical Reasoning:The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
- Deductive Reasoning:The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Oral Expression:The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Written Comprehension:The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Interests
- Investigative:Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
- Conventional:Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Work Values
- Achievement:Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
- Independence:Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
- Recognition:Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
Work Styles
- Analytical Thinking:Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Integrity:Job requires being honest and ethical.
- Attention to Detail:Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Cooperation:Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
- Independence:Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
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