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Bioinformatics Scientists

SOC 19-1029.01

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.

Zone 5 Life, Physical, and Social Science

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.1

Critical Thinking

4.1

Active Listening

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Complex Problem Solving

4.0

Writing

3.9

Science

3.8

Active Learning

3.6

Knowledge Areas 8

Biology

4.8

Computers and Electronics

4.6

Mathematics

4.3

English Language

4.2

Chemistry

3.6

Education and Training

3.3

Clerical

3.1

Engineering and Technology

2.9

Key Tasks

1Develop new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific project needs.

2Communicate research results through conference presentations, scientific publications, or project reports.

3Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals.

4Consult with researchers to analyze problems, recommend technology-based solutions, or determine computational strategies.

5Analyze large molecular datasets, such as raw microarray data, genomic sequence data, or proteomics data, for clinical or basic research purposes.

Also Known As

Assistant Scientist Bioinformatician Bioinformaticist Bioinformatics Analyst Bioinformatics Associate Bioinformatics Computer Scientist Bioinformatics Developer Bioinformatics Engineer Bioinformatics Research Specialist Bioinformatics Scientist