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Biostatisticians

Science & Technology

  • Average Salary

    RM2865 - RM 5502

  • Career Trends

  • Compability

What is Biostatisticians?

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

Minimum education level

 

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM2865 - RM 5502

Example of a Job Position

Director of Biostatistics
Biostatistics
Main Biostatistics Expert
Consultant / Professor of Biostatistics
Main Statistics Scientist
Professor of Biostatistics
Research Professor
Senior Biostatistics / Group Leader

Task

? Draw conclusions or make predictions based on data summaries or statistical analyses ? Design research studies in collaboration with physicians, life scientists, or other professionals ? Analyze clinical or survey data using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed effect modeling, logistic regression analyses, and model building techniques ? Provide biostatistical consultation to clients or colleagues ? Write research proposals or grant applications for submission to external bodies

Knowledge

Education and Training

Knowledge of principles and methods in designing curriculum, training, teaching, and instruction for individuals and groups, as well as measuring the effects of training.

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

English

Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.

Skills

Complex Problem Solving

Identify complex problems and review related information in order to develop and evaluate options and solutions that can be applied.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled

Reading Understanding

Understand sentences and paragraphs written in work documents.

Science

Use scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Capability

  • 1

    Information Arrangement - The ability to arrange various things and actions in a certain sequence or pattern according to the rules specified (for example: number patterns, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

  • 2

    Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to certain problems in order to produce reasonable answers.

  • 3

    Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules and conclusions (including finding relationships between seemingly unconnected events).

  • 4

    Written Understanding - Ability to read and understand information and ideas conveyed through writing

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