Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Health Science · Biotechnology Research and Development

Bright outlookJob zone 5: extensive preparationO*NET 19-1042.00

Pay and outlook shown for

median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

$60k10th$78kMedian$134k90th

New workers start near $60,220; experienced workers reach $134,270. About 750 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.

Job outlook

Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.

Employment change: +22.9%; Alamo region, 699 to 859 jobs · U.S. +9%
Openings a year: 52; in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 9,600
Employed in 2024: 699; in the Alamo region · U.S. 165,300

Typical entry education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Skills this career uses

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

Writing4.9
Science5.0
Active Learning5.0
Speaking4.4
Reading Comprehension5.3
Critical Thinking4.8
Active Listening4.3
Judgment and Decision Making4.3

What the work is

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.

Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
Follow strict safety procedures when handling toxic materials to avoid contamination.
Evaluate effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, and microorganisms at various levels.
Teach principles of medicine and medical and laboratory procedures to physicians, residents, students, and technicians.
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.

Education people in this job have

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

Bachelor's degree8%
Master's degree31%
Doctoral or professional61%

Job zone 5, extensive preparation: A graduate or professional degree, usually after a bachelor's.

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