Biostatistician
Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.
At a Glance
Biostatistician. Experience: 4–6 years. Top skills: Statistics, Research, Leadership.
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Varies
4–6 years
N/A
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Biostatisticians
Median Wage
$103,300/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+8.5%
Education
Master's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (21)
Statistics
R (Programming Language)
Statistical Analysis
Data Analysis
Biostatistics
SAS (Software)
Clinical Study Design
Computer Science
Predictive Modeling
Clinical Trials
C++ (Programming Language)
Translational Medicine
Clinical Research
Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
Biomarkers
Whole Genome Sequencing
Collaborative Research
Infectious Diseases
Toxicology
Data Profiling
Personalized Medicine
Common Skills (9)
Research
Leadership
Communication
Decision Making
Influencing Skills
Presentations
Management
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