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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities.

$100,890
Median Pay
6-12 years
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Score 3/6: high AI task exposure, growing job demand means AI will assist but humans remain essential

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AI Exposure
High+0

52% of tasks can be accelerated by AI

Job Growth
Growing+2

+9% projected (2024-2034)

Human Advantage
Moderate+1

EPOCH score: 16/25

Total Score3/6
Methodology: v2.0 - GPTs are GPTs / BLS / EPOCH Additive ScoringUpdated: 2026-01-09
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Key Responsibilities

  • Follow strict safety procedures when handling toxic materials to avoid contamination.
  • Evaluate effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, and microorganisms at various levels.
  • Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
  • Prepare and analyze organ, tissue, and cell samples to identify toxicity, bacteria, or microorganisms or to study cell structure.
  • Conduct research to develop methodologies, instrumentation, and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings to the scientific audience and general public.
  • Teach principles of medicine and medical and laboratory procedures to physicians, residents, students, and technicians.
  • Write and publish articles in scientific journals.
  • Write applications for research grants.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

Doctoral degree

Time to Job Ready

6-12 years

Based on Job Zone 5. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

Statistical software (SAS, R)Laboratory information systemsResearch databasesMicrosoft OfficeProgramming (Python)Clinical trial management systems

Key Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingCategory FlexibilitySpeech ClarityProblem Sensitivity

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Compensation Details

$61,810
10th Percentile
$100,890
Median
$168,020
90th Percentile

Based on 136,620 employed workers

Also Known As

AnatomistCancer ResearcherChemotherapistClinical AnalystClinical Laboratory Scientist (Clinical Lab Scientist)Clinical PharmacologistClinical Research AnalystClinical Research ScientistClinical Research SpecialistClinical Researcher

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 19-1042.00