Occupation Information for Biostatisticians NC

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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

• 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.
• Design research studies in collaboration with physicians, life scientists, or other professionals.
• Prepare tables and graphs to present clinical data or results.
• 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:

• 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

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