Occupations · Computer and Mathematical

Biostatisticians

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

O*NET 30.3 Database (USDOL/ETA) · occupation code 15-2041.01

What people in this job actually do

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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.
Calculate sample size requirements for clinical studies.
Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, and talk with colleagues to keep abreast of methodological or conceptual developments in fields such as biostatistics, pharmacology, life sciences, and social sciences.
Design research studies in collaboration with physicians, life scientists, or other professionals.
Prepare tables and graphs to present clinical data or results.
Write program code to analyze data with statistical analysis software.
Provide biostatistical consultation to clients or colleagues.
Review clinical or other medical research protocols and recommend appropriate statistical analyses.
Develop or implement data analysis algorithms.
Determine project plans, timelines, or technical objectives for statistical aspects of biological research studies.

O*NET 30.3 task ratings, importance scale

Skills that matter most

Importance, rated 1 to 5.

Mathematics4.6

Reading Comprehension4.0

Critical Thinking4.0

Speaking4.0

Science4.0

Active Learning4.0

Active Listening3.9

Writing3.9

Learning Strategies3.4

Monitoring3.0

O*NET 30.3 skills, importance scale

Software and tools

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Bash●C#●C++●Extensible markup language XML●Git●IBM SPSS Statistics●JavaScript●Linux●Microsoft Access●Microsoft Excel●Microsoft Office software●Microsoft PowerPoint●Microsoft SQL Server●Microsoft Visual Studio●Microsoft Windows●Microsoft Word●MySQL●Oracle Database●Oracle Java●PHP●Perl●Python●R●SAP software●SAS●Shell script●Structured query language SQL●The MathWorks MATLAB●

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What this work is actually like

Conditions rated against the average across all occupations — only what makes this job different is listed.

5 / 5Extensive preparation — graduate school, and often a licence on top.

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Working conditions that stand out

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets−1.9 below average

Exposed to Contaminants−1.7 below average

Health and Safety of Other Workers−1.4 below average

Spend Time Sitting+1.3 above average

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled−1.3 below average

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions−1.2 below average

Spend Time Standing−1.2 below average

O*NET 30.3 work context, frequency scale · observed 2021-08

How people actually get in

Share of workers by the education they hold.

Master's Degree58%

Doctoral Degree29%

Bachelor's Degree12%

O*NET 30.2 education, training and experience · observed 2021-08

What kind of person the work suits

Occupational interest profile, rated 1 to 7.

Investigative7.0

Conventional4.4

Social3.1

O*NET 30.2 occupational interests (RIASEC)

What you take with you

Skills rated for how well they transfer into other occupations.

Judgment and Decision Making4.0

Complex Problem Solving4.0

Programming3.4

Systems Analysis3.1

Systems Evaluation3.1

Instructing3.1

Coordination3.0

Time Management3.0

O*NET 30.3 transferable skills, importance scale

Knowledge the work draws on

MathematicsEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsMedicine and DentistryBiologyEducation and Training

Abilities it leans on

Mathematical ReasoningInductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningOral Comprehension

O*NET 30.3 abilities and knowledge, importance scale

How this job is advertised

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BiometricianBiostatisticianBiomathematicianResearch ScientistPostdoctoral FellowStatistical ScientistStatistical ProgrammerBioinformatics ScientistClinical BiostatisticianResearch BiostatisticianBiostatistical ConsultantNGS Biostatistician (Next-Generation Sequencing)

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What changed since 2015

Comparing O*NET release 20.1 (2015-10-01) with 30.3 (2026-05-01). Signs, not colour alone, carry the meaning. 3 entries that were only relabelled between releases are left out.

Now listed 18

+SAS/STAT+Shell script+PHP+Statistical software+Data visualization software+Tibco S-PLUS+C#+Git+IBM SPSS Statistics+Extensible markup language XML+Bash+STATISTICA+S-Plus software+Perl

No longer listed 8

−SPSS software−StatSoft STATISTICA software−Practical extraction and reporting language Perl−Spreadsheet software−Data mining software−Word processing software−Oracle software−PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor

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BiometricianBiostatisticianBiomathematicianBioinformaticianResearch ScientistPostdoctoral FellowStatistical ScientistBiostatistics ManagerBiostatistics DirectorStatistical ProgrammerBioinformatics ScientistResearch Biostatistician

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The same work in Europe

ESCO occupation	ISCO	Match
biometrician	2120.6.1	exact
statistician	2120.6	broader

Official ESCO ↔ O*NET crosswalk (ESCO Secretariat with USDOL/ETA)

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