Role Description

Scientific > Clinical Research Epidemiologist

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Short Description:

A clinical epidemiologist studies diseases and provides information to public health networks about disease prevention and control. Clinical epidemiologists conduct research, as well as oversee public health programs and train other healthcare workers on communicable disease control. Accordingly, clinical epidemiologists typically work in an office or laboratory setting, as well as out in the in the field meeting with doctors and other healthcare professionals. Clinical epidemiologists may also prepare and present healthcare programs on proper procedures in case of a disease outbreak.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Oversee research on various diseases or disease outbreaks
  • Compile research data for review
  • Develop procedures or policies related to disease control in a medical facility or school
  • Consult with healthcare facilities about disease control procedures
  • Develop educational resources to minimize disease issues
  • Work with public health departments to control disease related issues
  • Design, develop, and participate in studies while overseeing them as well
  • Interpret and analyze data gathered during research
  • Investigate the results of medications to better understand their safety or effectiveness
  • Work to locate sources of disease outbreaks

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  • Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
  • 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.
  • Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  • Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

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  • Title: Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
  • Education: Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
  • Related Experience: Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
  • Job Training: Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
  • Job Zone Examples: These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include pharmacists, lawyers, astronomers, biologists, clergy, neurologists, and veterinarians.
  • Specific Vocational Preparation in years: (8.0 and above)

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