Bioinformatics Scientists

Also Called: Bioinformaticist, Bioinformatics Scientist, Research Scientist, Senior Scientist

What Bioinformatics Scientists do

Conduct research using bioinformatics theory and methods in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. May design databases and develop algorithms for processing and analyzing genomic information, or other biological information.

  • Develop new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific project needs.
  • Communicate research results through conference presentations, scientific publications, or project reports.
  • Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals.
Industry Areas:

Renewable Resources and Energy

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Freedom to Make Decisions
  • Spend Time Sitting
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work

Tools

  • Scanners
  • Notebook computers
  • Laser printers
  • Desktop computers
  • Personal computers

Technology

Analytical or scientific software
IBM SPSS Statistics
The MathWorks MATLAB
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Object or component oriented development software
jQuery
Scala

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Speaking

Knowledge

Math and Science
biology
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design

Education

  • % Bachelor's degree
  • % Post-doctoral training
  • % Master's degree

Experience

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

  • Conventional (Organizer)
  • Investigative (Thinker)
  • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Persistence
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Independence

Values

  • Independence
  • Achievement
  • Recognition

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Math
  • Memory

This is what Bioinformatics Scientists across the country typically make.

$25.11 / hour
$52,230 /year

Entry Level

$43.80 / hour
$91,100 /year

Median Level

$76.31 / hour
$158,730 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

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