Apply principles and methods of bioinformatics to assist scientists in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. Apply bioinformatics tools to visualize, analyze, manipulate or interpret molecular data. May build and maintain databases for processing and analyzing genomic or other biological information.
SOC: 15-2099.01
Common Job Titles
Bioinformatics Analyst
Bioinformatics Specialist
Biotechnician
Scientific Informatics Analyst
What You'll Need to Succeed
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Key competencies for this occupation at a glance
KnowledgeAnalyze genomic and proteomic datasets using bioinformatics software tools such as BLAST, GATK, and Bowtie in computational biology environments.
Proficient
KnowledgeDesign database architectures for storing and processing biological information using SQL, MySQL, and Oracle Database to support pharmaceutical and biotechnology research.
Proficient
Hands-onOperate high-throughput bioinformatics pipelines and computational clusters in Linux environments to process large-scale molecular data.
Proficient
KnowledgeApply statistical methods and algorithms using R, Python, MATLAB, and SAS to interpret molecular patterns and trends.
Proficient
KnowledgeEvaluate sequence alignment results and biological data quality applying quality control standards in pharmaceutical and medical technology settings.
Proficient
KnowledgeAssess emerging bioinformatics methodologies and computational tools through continuous learning to maintain currency in genomics, proteomics, and systems biology.
Proficient
KnowledgeInterpret complex molecular data and computational analysis outputs for scientific reports and presentations to researchers in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical informatics.
Proficient
KnowledgeDevelop custom scripts and programs for data visualization and manipulation using Python, Perl, C++, and R to meet specific research requirements.
Developing
MindsetEngage with interdisciplinary scientific teams to provide bioinformatics consultation and translate computational findings for biological interpretation.
Developing
Hands-onExecute version control workflows using Git and Apache Subversion to maintain reproducible bioinformatics analysis pipelines.
Developing
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Bioinformatics Technicians (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
4,660
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $40,330. 25th percentile: U.S. $52,440. 50th percentile: U.S. $71,490. 75th percentile: U.S. $101,920. 90th percentile: U.S. $154,140. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
U.S.
Metric
U.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less
$40,330
10% of workers earn the following or more
$154,140
Workers on average earn
$84,700
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
Computers and Electronics4.8/5
Mathematics4.5/5
English Language4.0/5
Biology3.8/5
Design2.9/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
