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Epidemiologists

SOC 19-1041.00

Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, or health outcomes. May develop the means for prevention and control.

Zone 5 Life, Physical, and Social Science

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Science

4.4

Reading Comprehension

4.2

Critical Thinking

4.2

Speaking

4.1

Active Learning

4.1

Judgment and Decision Making

4.1

Active Listening

4.0

Writing

4.0

Knowledge Areas 8

English Language

4.3

Mathematics

4.1

Medicine and Dentistry

3.7

Biology

3.5

Computers and Electronics

3.4

Sociology and Anthropology

3.3

Administration and Management

3.2

Education and Training

3.1

Key Tasks

1Oversee public health programs, including statistical analysis, health care planning, surveillance systems, and public health improvement.

2Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.

3Provide expertise in the design, management and evaluation of study protocols and health status questionnaires, sample selection, and analysis.

4Monitor and report incidents of infectious diseases to local and state health agencies.

5Investigate diseases or parasites to determine cause and risk factors, progress, life cycle, or mode of transmission.

Also Known As

Chronic Disease Epidemiologist Clinical Laboratory Scientist Clinical Researcher Communicable Disease Specialist Environmental Epidemiologist Epidemiologist Epidemiology Investigator Histopathologist Infection Control Practitioner (ICP) Malariologist