Biostatisticians
What they do
Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.
Expected pay range
Expected pay range
This represents the median earnings for this career in the selected county or state. In the range shown, 25% of workers earned less than the bottom salary and 25% earned more than the top salary. Data is provided by the Texas Workforce Commission.
About biostatisticians
Other titles
Biometrician, Biostatistical Consultant, Biostatistician, Research Scientist, Statistical Scientist
Tasks they perform
- Draw conclusions or make predictions, based on data summaries or statistical analyses.
- Analyze clinical or survey data, using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed-effect modeling, logistic regression analyses, and model-building techniques.
- Write detailed analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for research protocols or reports.
Skills they need
- Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
- Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- 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.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
- Programming - Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Licenses and Certifications
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Certifications
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Better pay
Median salary for this career is higher than the median salary of all careers in the county selected. Salary data is provided by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Statistical Assistants
In demand
In demand careers have high-growth, high-demand, and emerging jobs critical to Texas. They are based on economic indicators like in demand industries, labor market trends, and economic conditions, provided by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Additional career information and resources
Learn more about biostatisticians with these helpful sites.
- American Association for the Advancement of Science (external link opens new tab)
- American Mathematical Society (external link opens new tab)
- American Public Health Association (external link opens new tab)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (external link opens new tab)
- American Statistical Association (external link opens new tab)
- American Statistical Association Caucus of Academic Representatives (external link opens new tab)
- Association for Clinical and Translational Science (external link opens new tab)
- Institute of Mathematical Statistics (external link opens new tab)
- International Biometric Society (external link opens new tab)
- International Society for Computational Biology (external link opens new tab)