Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

01

Follow strict safety procedures when handling toxic materials to avoid contamination.

02

Evaluate effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, and microorganisms at various levels.

03

Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.

04

Prepare and analyze organ, tissue, and cell samples to identify toxicity, bacteria, or microorganisms or to study cell structure.

05

Conduct research to develop methodologies, instrumentation, and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings to the scientific audience and general public.

06

Teach principles of medicine and medical and laboratory procedures to physicians, residents, students, and technicians.

07

Write and publish articles in scientific journals.

08

Write applications for research grants.

09

Standardize drug dosages, methods of immunization, and procedures for manufacture of drugs and medicinal compounds.

10

Study animal and human health and physiological processes.