Description
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.
Interests
- Investigative
- Conventional
- Realistic
Work Values
- Independence
- Support
- Working Conditions
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Cooperation
- Analytical Thinking
- Achievement/Effort
- Dependability
Tasks
- Analyze or manipulate bioinformatics data using software packages, statistical applications, or data mining techniques.
- Extend existing software programs, web-based interactive tools, or database queries as sequence management and analysis needs evolve.
- Maintain awareness of new and emerging computational methods and technologies.
- Conduct quality analyses of data inputs and resulting analyses or predictions.
- Enter or retrieve information from structural databases, protein sequence motif databases, mutation databases, genomic databases or gene expression databases.
Work Activities
- Working with Computers
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Processing Information
- Getting Information
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Detailed Work Activities
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software
- Presentation software
- Object or component oriented development software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Geographic information system
Abilities
- Written Comprehension
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Oral Comprehension
- Information Ordering
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Learning
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
Knowledge
- Computers and Electronics
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Biology
Most Common Education Level
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Certificates
Certifying Organization
Microsoft Corporation
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Certified Clinical Data ManagerCertifying Organization
Society for Clinical Data Management
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $40,330 |
| Median (50%) | $71,490 |
| High (90%) | $154,140 |
Employability
There are currently 4,600 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 4,900 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 7%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 7%
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