Haz-Map: Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Agents

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Job Name	Medical Scientists
Description	Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation or other research, production, technical writing, or related activities. Include medical scientists such as physicians, dentists, public health specialists, pharmacologists, and medical pathologists. Exclude practitioners who provide medical or dental care or dispense drugs.
Category	Engineering, Sciences & Education
SOC Code	19-1049
Job Tasks	High risk job tasks associated with this job: Generate latex dust using latex products Handle agents that cause allergic contact dermatitis or contact urticaria Handle medical needles or surgical instruments Work in a medical or research laboratory handling the pathogen