Medical Scientists
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What Medical Scientists Do.
Medical scientists put together research aimed at improving overall human health. They often use clinical trials and other investigative methods to reach their findings.
They also have a number of duties to accomplish like:
- Conduct studies that investigate human diseases and methods of preventive care and treatment of diseases
- Develop instruments for medical applications
- Prepare and analyze medical samples and data to investigate causes and treatment of toxicity, pathogens, or chronic diseases
- Standardize drug potency, doses, and methods to allow for the mass manufacturing and distribution of drugs and medicinal compounds
- Work with health departments, industry personnel, and physicians to develop programs that improve health outcomes
- Apply for funding from government agencies and private funding sources, by writing research grant proposals
- Follow procedures to avoid contamination and maintain safety
Pay
Hourly- $37.01
Annually- $76,980
Education
Someone planning careers as medical scientists typically pursue a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field.
Those who go to medical school spend most of the first 2 years in labs and classrooms, taking courses such as anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, psychology, microbiology, pathology, medical ethics, and medical law.
Work Environment
Medical scientists usually work in offices and laboratories. They spend most of their time studying data and reports. Medical scientists sometimes work with dangerous biological samples and chemicals.
Works Cited
Summary." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 8 Jan. 2014. Web. 15 Mar. 2015.