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Resume skills guide · SOC 19-1042

Skills for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for medical scientists, except epidemiologists, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Writing, Speaking, Science as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list. On the tools side, O*NET flags Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, R as in-demand technologies for this role.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).

  • 1.Writing4.25
  • 2.Speaking4.12
  • 3.Science4.12
  • 4.Active Learning4.12
  • 5.Reading Comprehension4
  • 6.Active Listening4
  • 7.Critical Thinking4
  • 8.Mathematics3.62
  • 9.Monitoring3.62
  • 10.Learning Strategies3.38

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Knowledge areas

  • Biology
  • English Language
  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Education and Training
  • Administration and Management

Core work activities

  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Getting Information
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Working with Computers
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Documenting/Recording Information

In-demand tools & technology

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • R
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • ESRI ArcGIS software
  • IBM SPSS Statistics
  • Linux
  • Microsoft Visual Basic
  • Python
  • SAS
  • The MathWorks MATLAB
  • UNIX
  • BioArray Software Environment BASE
  • Database software
  • FileMaker Pro
  • IBM Notes