Science
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.
Median salary
$100,590
Typical range
$62k – $168k
Job outlook
+9% (faster than average)
AI exposure
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Education
Typical entry: Master's degree
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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Intern
Internship
$36,000
~4 mos to advance
Junior Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Entry / Junior
$61,860
~2 yrs to advance
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Established
$100,590
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Senior
$134,400
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Key skills
A typical day
- •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.
Fields of study
Any field
Top colleges for Science
Explore all- Massachusetts Institute of Technology4% admit · $124,000 grad pay
- California Institute of Technology3% admit · $112,000 grad pay
- Harvard University4% admit · $119,000 grad pay
- Stanford University4% admit · $122,000 grad pay
- University of California, Berkeley11% admit · $97,000 grad pay
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