Compare Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists & Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $100,200
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $99,200

Similar skills & knowledge

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Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.


skills & knowledge Gaps

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Geography Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Very Low
Geography Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Medium

Geography
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

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Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Medium
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Very High

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Very Low
Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Medium

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

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Communications and Media Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Low
Communications and Media Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Medium

Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

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Physics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Low
Physics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Medium

Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

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Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Low
Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Medium

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Doctoral or professional degree

Typical level Of training for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Doctoral or professional degree

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Licensing

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Licensing for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

9 related certifications

Certification for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

1 related certifications

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