Assessment Template For 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.
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Popular Job Roles
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Clinical Lab Scientist)Clinical PharmacologistClinical Research ScientistMedical ResearcherPhysician ScientistResearch ScientistResearcherScientistStudy DirectorToxicologist

Occupation-Specific

Technology Skills
Analytical or scientific software
Questions20
Time Limit20 min

Tasks

  • 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.

Technology Skills

Analytical or scientific software

BioArray Software Environment BASE, IBM SPSS Statistics, Minitab, SAS statistical software

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPoint

Data base user interface and query software

Database software, FileMaker Pro, Waters eLab Notebook, Waters Empower 2

Development environment software

Integrated development environment IDE software, Microsoft Visual Basic, National Instruments LabVIEW

Electronic mail software

IBM Notes, Microsoft Exchange

Worker Requirements

Technology Skills
Analytical or scientific software
Questions20
Time Limit20 min
Skills
Writing
Questions30
Time Limit20 min
Knowledge
Biology
Questions25
Time Limit15 min

Skills

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Science

Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Knowledge

Biology

Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Medicine and Dentistry

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

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.

Mathematics

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

Worker Characteristics

Technology Skills
Analytical or scientific software
Questions20
Time Limit20 min
Skills
Writing
Questions30
Time Limit20 min
Knowledge
Biology
Questions25
Time Limit15 min
Abilities
Inductive Reasoning
Questions30
Time Limit25 min
Interests
Investigative
Questions20
Time Limit20 min
Work Values
Achievement
Questions30
Time Limit20 min
Work Styles
Analytical Thinking
Questions25
Time Limit15 min

Abilities

Inductive Reasoning

The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Written Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Category Flexibility

The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

Deductive Reasoning

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Interests

Investigative

Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

Realistic

Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Artistic

Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

Social

Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Recognition

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Independence

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Work Styles

Analytical Thinking

Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

Innovation

Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

Integrity

Job requires being honest and ethical.

Attention to Detail

Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Achievement/Effort

Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

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