Career overview
Biostatisticians
O*NET-SOC 15-2041.01
Median pay / yr$103,300
OutlookRapid Growth
Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.
What it takes
The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Biostatisticians.
Skills employers look for
- MathematicsUsing mathematics to solve problems.
- Active LearningUnderstanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Complex Problem SolvingIdentifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Judgment and Decision MakingConsidering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Knowledge areas
- MathematicsKnowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
- Computers and ElectronicsKnowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Medicine and DentistryKnowledge 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.
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