Occupation information for Biostatisticians District Of Columbia

description

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

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Currently Employed: 1,560

Projected Annual Job Openings: 170

Typical Hourly Wage: $43.18 - $66.75

Typical Annual Salary: $89,810 - $138,840

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry: Master's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • Draw conclusions or make predictions, based on data summaries or statistical analyses.
  • Analyze clinical or survey data, using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed-effect modeling, logistic regression analyses, and model-building techniques.
  • Write detailed analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for research protocols or reports.
  • Calculate sample size requirements for clinical studies.
  • Prepare tables and graphs to present clinical data or results.
  • Design research studies in collaboration with physicians, life scientists, or other professionals.
  • 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.
  • Write program code to analyze data with statistical analysis software.
  • Review clinical or other medical research protocols and recommend appropriate statistical analyses.
  • Develop or implement data analysis algorithms.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Desktop computers
  • Laser printers
  • Mainframe computers
  • Notebook computers
  • Personal computers

Technology:
  • Analytical or scientific software
  • Data base user interface and query software
  • Development environment software
  • Object or component oriented development software
  • Operating system software