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Biomedical Scientist
Duties and Responsibilities
Biomedical Scientists coordinate biomedical sciences activities - advising on career development and utilization of Biomedical Sciences Corps officers; coordinating policies for procurement, assignment, classification, selection and training; and maintaining liaison with Biomedical Sciences Corps officers through staff visits, telephone and written communication. They confer with medical facility commanders and staff members on biomedical information systems requirements and procedures, and participate in meetings of professional societies and symposia.
The Biomedical Scientist inspects biomedical sciences activities - interpreting, evaluating and translating biomedical scientific data, knowledge and techniques, and preparing and disseminating professional data on new concepts, procedures and techniques. Other responsibilities include maintaining liaison with the Chief, Biomedical Sciences Corps, and the associate chief of each discipline, to coordinate career development programs to achieve maximum effectiveness among all health disciplines within the Biomedical Sciences Corps.
Civilian Opportunities
Biomedical Scientists
Duties and Responsibilities
Biological scientists and virtually all medical scientists work in research and development. Some conduct basic research to advance knowledge of living organisms, including viruses, bacteria, and other infectious agents. Past research has resulted in the development of vaccines, medicines, and treatments for cancer and other diseases. Basic biological and medical research continues to provide the building blocks necessary to develop solutions to human health problems and to preserve and repair the natural environment. Many biological and medical scientists work independently in private industry, university, or government laboratories, often exploring new areas of research or expanding on specialized research started in graduate school. Those who are not wage and salary workers in private industry typically submit grant proposals to obtain funding for their projects. Colleges and universities, private industry, and Federal Government agencies, such as the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation, contribute to the support of scientists whose research proposals are determined to be financially feasible and have the potential to advance new ideas or processes.
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