Occupation Details

Projected Growth
Much faster than average (14% or higher)

National Salary
$20.76 hourly, $43,190 annually

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Education
Bachelor’s 46%, Master’s 29%, Associates 18%

Job Tasks

• Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.
  

• Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
  

• Obtain informed consent of research subjects or their guardians.
  

• Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.
  

• Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases, correcting any errors.
  

• Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
  

• Edit and submit protocols and other required research documentation.
  

• Develop and implement research quality control procedures.
  

• Conduct internet-based and library research.
  

• Present research findings to groups of people.
  

• Perform data entry and other clerical work as required for project completion.
  

• Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning.
  

• Code data in preparation for computer entry.
  

• Provide assistance in the design of survey instruments such as questionnaires.
  

• Screen potential subjects to determine their suitability as study participants.
  

• Administer standardized tests to research subjects, or interview them to collect research data.
  

• Recruit and schedule research participants.
  

• Track research participants, and perform any necessary follow-up tasks.
  

• Allocate and manage laboratory space and resources.
  

• Supervise the work of survey interviewers.
  

• Track laboratory supplies, and expenses such as participant reimbursement.
  

• Perform needs assessments or consult with clients to determine the types of research and information required.
  

• Collect specimens such as blood samples, as required by research projects.
  

Occupation Details

Projected Growth
Average (5% to 8%)

National Salary
$24.36 hourly, $50,660 annually

Local Salary Information
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Education
Post-Secondary Certificate 44%, Bachelor’s 24%, High School Diploma 11%

Job Tasks

• Supervise and monitor students’ use of tools and equipment.
  

• Observe and evaluate students’ work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
  

• Determine training needs of students or workers.
  

• Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness.
  

• Prepare reports and maintain records, such as student grades, attendance rolls, and training activity details.
  

• Conduct on-the-job training classes or training sessions to teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, or methods of designated subjects.
  

• Integrate academic and vocational curricula so that students can obtain a variety of skills.
  

• Develop curricula and plan course content and methods of instruction.
  

• Develop teaching aids, such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, or study materials.
  

• Participate in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field, and integrate relevant information into training programs.
  

• Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students’ knowledge and competence using visual aids, such as graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides.
  

• Supervise independent or group projects, field placements, laboratory work, or other training.
  

• Select and assemble books, materials, supplies, and equipment for training, courses, or projects.
  

• Prepare outlines of instructional programs and training schedules and establish course goals.
  

• Provide individualized instruction and tutorial or remedial instruction.
  

• Advise students on course selection, career decisions, and other academic and vocational concerns.
  

• Acquire, maintain, and repair laboratory equipment and tools.
  

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