Compare Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists & Cytogenetic Technologists District Of Columbia

Comparison Medical Scientists, Except... Cytogenetic Technologists
Salary

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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $100,200
Cytogenetic Technologists $64,600

Similar skills & knowledge

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

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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

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

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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

Speaking
Talking to others.

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.

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


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 Cytogenetic Technologists
Cytogenetic Technologists

Licensing

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

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Cytogenetic Technologists
Cytogenetic Technologists

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 Cytogenetic Technologists
Cytogenetic Technologists

1 related certifications

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