STATISTICIANS
(BIOTECHNOLOGY: CLINICAL RESEARCH)

• THE JOB
• COMPENSATION
• REQUIREMENTS
• OCCUPATIONAL CODES
  
  

STATISTICIANS (BIOTECHNOLOGY: CLINICAL RESEARCH)
California Occupational Guide Number 2007 (part)
Interest Area:  Emerging Occupations
1996

THE JOB

Statisticians in clinical research work with company staff in 
various departments to design, test, and implement statistical programs 
which process data generated from clinical trials.  They are responsible for 
planning data collection efforts, interpreting and evaluating the data 
produced, identifying trends and data relationships, and taking action to
correct data inconsistencies. 

Their data are usually presented in the form of computer generated tables, 
charts, graphs, and written reports.

COMPENSATION

$25,000 - $45,000 per year

REQUIREMENTS

Skills/Knowledge

   Understanding of clinical terminology and regulations relating to good 
   clinical practices.
   Good organization and oral, written and computer communication skills.
   Familiarity with technical language and terminology.


Training/Requirements

   BS or MS degree and above in mathematics or statistics.
   Possess up to two years experience in clinical research.

OCCUPATIONAL CODES

DOT:
Statistician, Applied, 020.167-026

OES:
Statisticians, 253120



Source:  State of California, Employment Development Department,
         Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
         (916)  262-2162

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