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Epidemiologists

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

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

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree7%
Doctoral/Professional Degree60%
Level 93%
Level 1123%
Level 127%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None10%
3-6 months13%
6 months - 1 year10%
1-2 years20%
2-4 years23%
4-6 years17%
6-8 years3%
Over 10 years3%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None27%
Up to 1 month13%
1-3 months3%
3-6 months17%
6 months - 1 year20%
1-2 years10%
2-4 years10%

How AI Impacts Each Task

17 tasks analyzed

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

Time: 10%

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

Time: 12%

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

Time: 12%

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

Time: 8%

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

Time: 12%

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Analytical ThinkingIntegrityAttention to DetailDependabilityInitiativePersistenceAchievement/EffortLeadershipCooperationIndependenceInnovationAdaptability/Flexibility

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$83,980

per year

Mean Wage

$94,160

per year

Employment

11K

workers

Wage Range

$56,950 - $134,860

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$56,950Median: $83,980$134,860
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