Biostatisticians

• Design research studies in collaboration with physicians, life scientists, or other professionals.
• Analyze clinical or survey data using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed effect modeling, logistic regression analyses, and model building techniques.
• Provide biostatistical consultation to clients or colleagues.
• Write research proposals or grant applications for submission to external bodies.
• Prepare articles for publication or presentation at professional conferences.
• Calculate sample size requirements for clinical studies.
• Write detailed analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for research protocols or reports.
• Monitor clinical trials or experiments to ensure adherence to established procedures or to verify the quality of data collected.
• Review clinical or other medical research protocols and recommend appropriate statistical analyses.
• Prepare tables and graphs to present clinical data or results.
• Develop or implement data analysis algorithms.
• Prepare statistical data for inclusion in reports to data monitoring committees, federal regulatory agencies, managers, or clients.
• Write program code to analyze data using statistical analysis software.
• Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, and talk with colleagues to keep abreast of methodological or conceptual developments in fields such as biostatistics, pharmacology, life sciences, and social sciences.
• Assign work to biostatistical assistants or programmers.
• Teach graduate or continuing education courses or seminars in biostatistics.
• Plan or direct research studies related to life sciences.
• Determine project plans, timelines, or technical objectives for statistical aspects of biological research studies.
• Apply research or simulation results to extend biological theory or recommend new research projects.
• Collect data through surveys or experimentation.
• Design or maintain databases of biological data.
• Develop or use mathematical models to track changes in biological phenomena such as the spread of infectious diseases.
• Analyze archival data such as birth, death, and disease records.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Biostatisticians.

• 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.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• 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.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Biostatisticians.