How do they match: Biostatisticians

  • Clinical Biostatistician
  • Bioinformatics Scientist
  • Research Scientist
  • Statistical Scientist

  • Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.

  • Analyze clinical or survey data, using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed-effect modeling, logistic regression analyses, and model-building techniques.
  • Calculate sample size requirements for clinical studies.
  • Design research studies in collaboration with physicians, life scientists, or other professionals.
  • Monitor clinical trials or experiments to ensure adherence to established procedures or to verify the quality of data collected.
  • Plan or direct research studies related to life sciences.
  • Prepare tables and graphs to present clinical data or results.
  • 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.
  • Review clinical or other medical research protocols and recommend appropriate statistical analyses.

  • Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields.
  • Design research studies to obtain scientific information.
  • Develop scientific or mathematical models.