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Career: Biostatisticians
Job Description
Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Design research studies in collaboration with physicians, life scientists, or other professionals. |
100
|
Draw conclusions or make predictions based on data summaries or statistical analyses. |
100
|
Provide biostatistical consultation to clients or colleagues. |
100
|
Write detailed analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for research protocols or reports. |
100
|
Analyze clinical or survey data using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed effect modeling, logistic regression analyses, and model building techniques. |
100
|
Prepare statistical data for inclusion in reports to data monitoring committees, federal regulatory agencies, managers, or clients. |
100
|
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. |
100
|
Determine project plans, timelines, or technical objectives for statistical aspects of biological research studies. |
100
|
Prepare articles for publication or presentation at professional conferences. |
100
|
Write program code to analyze data using statistical analysis software. |
100
|
Prepare tables and graphs to present clinical data or results. |
97
|
Review clinical or other medical research protocols and recommend appropriate statistical analyses. |
97
|
Calculate sample size requirements for clinical studies. |
97
|
Assign work to biostatistical assistants or programmers. |
97
|
Develop or implement data analysis algorithms. |
97
|
Apply research or simulation results to extend biological theory or recommend new research projects. |
94
|
Collect data through surveys or experimentation. |
94
|
Monitor clinical trials or experiments to ensure adherence to established procedures or to verify the quality of data collected. |
90
|
Teach graduate or continuing education courses or seminars in biostatistics. |
90
|
Analyze archival data such as birth, death, and disease records. |
87
|
Plan or direct research studies related to life sciences. |
87
|
Write research proposals or grant applications for submission to external bodies. |
87
|
Develop or use mathematical models to track changes in biological phenomena such as the spread of infectious diseases. |
81
|
Design surveys to assess health issues. |
71
|
Design or maintain databases of biological data. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
91
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
88
|
Processing Information
|
82
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
82
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
80
|
Thinking Creatively
|
78
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
76
|
Getting Information
|
76
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
75
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
74
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
72
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
71
|
Interacting With Computers
|
68
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
68
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
67
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
61
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
61
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
57
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
57
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
56
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
55
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
53
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
52
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
51
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
49
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
48
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
47
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
46
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
42
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
37
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
33
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
24
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
21
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
16
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
10
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
10
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
9
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
6
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
2
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
1
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
0
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|