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Name: ________________________

Occupation

Medical Scientist

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using the description on
the profile page
(Summarize the
description in your own
words)

Medical Scientist do research dealing with human diseases and human

health. Medical Scientist engage in clinical investigation, research and
development,

What else is this job

called?

Toxicologist, Serologist, Senior Scientist, Senior Research Scientist

Scientific Director, Research Scientist, Research Group Director,
Research Associate, Research Assistant Member

If your occupation has a

video, watch it.
Summarize what you
learned about this
occupation from the
video.

Lab Coats are there uniforms. In demand by Private Corporations,

government Agencies and Universities. Medical Scientist work together.
Identify health threats, research the cause and develop new treatment.

What cluster is this

occupation (job) a part
of?

Life, physical, and social science cluster.

Confer with health departments, industry personnel, physicians, and others to
develop health safety standards and public health improvement programs.

List what they do.

Teach principles of medicine and medical and laboratory procedures to

physicians, residents, students, and technicians.
Consult with, and advice physicians, educators, researchers, and others regard
medical applications of physics, biology, and chemistry.

List their interests.

Generally have Investigative interests, but also prefer Realistic and Artistic
environments.

List their work values.

Generally prize Achievement, but also value Recognition and

Independence in their jobs.

List the things they

need to know.

Biology, English Language, Medicine and Dentistry, Administration and

Management, Chemistry

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List the things they

need to be able to do.

Science, Critical Thinking, Writing, Reading Comprehension, Active

Listening, Complex Problem Solving, and Speaking

What preparation is
required?

They may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or
J.D. (law degree).
,Biomedical Sciences, General ,Biochemistry ,Biophysics ,Molecular Biology

List the common

college majors.

,Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology ,Anatomy ,Medical Microbiology and

Bacteriology ,Immunology ,Human/Medical Genetics ,Physiology, General
,Molecular Physiology ,Cell Physiology ,Endocrinology ,Reproductive Biology
,Cardiovascular Science ,Exercise Physiology ,Vision Science/Physiological
Optics ,Pathology/Experimental Pathology ,Oncology and Cancer Biology
,Aerospace Physiology and Medicine ,Physiology, Pathology, and Related
Sciences, Other ,Pharmacology ,Molecular Pharmacology, Neuropharmacology
,Toxicology ,Molecular Toxicology ,Environmental Toxicology ,Pharmacology
and Toxicology ,Pharmacology and Toxicology, Other ,Biostatistics
,Epidemiology ,Molecular Medicine ,Neuroanatomical , Neurobiology and
Anatomy, Neurobiology and Behavior, Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other,
Gerontology, Medical Scientist, and Pharmaceutical Sciences

List the industries that

employ this occupation.

Scientific Research and development Services, Pharmaceutical and

Medicine Manufacturing, Drugs and Druggists Sundries Merchant
Wholesalers, Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories, Management of
Companies and enterprises, and Offices of Physicians

List similar
occupations.

N/A

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