Bioinformatics Scientists
Bioinformaticist, Computational Biology Scientist, Research Associate, Research Scientist
What they 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.
On the job, you would:
- Consult with researchers to analyze problems, recommend technology-based solutions, or determine computational strategies.
- Provide statistical and computational tools for biologically based activities, such as genetic analysis, measurement of gene expression, or gene function determination.
- Analyze large molecular datasets, such as raw microarray data, genomic sequence data, or proteomics data, for clinical or basic research purposes.
Knowledge
Math and Science
- biology
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- product and service development
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
Skills
Basic Skills
- reading work related information
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
- figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Abilities
Verbal
- read and understand what is written
- communicate by writing
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- use rules to solve problems
Math
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Visual Understanding
- see hidden patterns
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Innovation
- Adaptability
- Achievement Orientation
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Analytical or scientific software
- IBM SPSS Statistics Hot Technology
- The MathWorks MATLAB Hot Technology In Demand
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint Hot Technology
Object or component oriented development software
- Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS Hot Technology
- Scala Hot Technology
Education
Education: (rated 4 of 4)
master's degree or
doctoral degree
usually needed
doctoral degree
usually needed
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Job Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
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