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Science & Research
Science & Research
Biology, chemistry, physics, math, lab work, and research careers.
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Life Sciences38 roles
19-1029.00Biological Scientists, All OtherAll biological scientists not listed separately.
Role profile25-1042.00Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Speaking · Learning Strategies · Reading Comprehension15-1221.00Computer and Information Research ScientistsConduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field o…
Critical Thinking · Reading Comprehension · Active ListeningPhysical Sciences19 roles
19-2012.00PhysicistsConduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and …
Science · Reading Comprehension · Mathematics19-2031.00ChemistsConduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or kno…
Science · Reading Comprehension · Critical Thinking19-2032.00Materials ScientistsResearch and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, c…
Reading Comprehension · Active Listening · ScienceMath & Statistics5 roles
15-2021.00MathematiciansConduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in v…
Mathematics · Critical Thinking · Reading Comprehension15-2031.00Operations Research AnalystsFormulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decisionmakin…
Mathematics · Reading Comprehension · Active Listening13-1161.00Market Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsResearch conditions in local, regional, national, or online markets. Gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or plan …
Reading Comprehension · Writing · Critical ThinkingLab & Research Support28 roles
19-4061.00Social Science Research AssistantsAssist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory …
Reading Comprehension · Active Listening · Writing29-2011.00Medical and Clinical Laboratory TechnologistsPerform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.
Science · Critical Thinking · Active Listening11-9121.00Natural Sciences ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in th…
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19-2012.00Physicists
Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and …
Science · Reading Comprehension · Mathematics19-2031.00ChemistsConduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or kno…
Science · Reading Comprehension · Critical Thinking19-1029.00Biological Scientists, All OtherAll biological scientists not listed separately.
Role profile19-2032.00Materials ScientistsResearch and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, c…
Reading Comprehension · Active Listening · Science19-1021.00Biochemists and BiophysicistsStudy the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. Ma…
Science · Reading Comprehension · Writing25-1042.00Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Speaking · Learning Strategies · Reading Comprehension25-1052.00Chemistry Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include providing instruction in th…
Reading Comprehension · Writing · Speaking15-1221.00Computer and Information Research ScientistsConduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field o…
Critical Thinking · Reading Comprehension · Active Listening19-4061.00Social Science Research AssistantsAssist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory …
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