How do they match: Bioinformatics Scientists

  • Data Analyst
  • Bioinformatics Data Analyst
  • Scientific Database Curator

  • 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.

  • Analyze large molecular datasets, such as raw microarray data, genomic sequence data, or proteomics data, for clinical or basic research purposes.
  • Compile data for use in activities, such as gene expression profiling, genome annotation, or structural bioinformatics.
  • Develop data models and databases.
  • Direct the work of technicians and information technology staff applying bioinformatics tools or applications in areas such as proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, or clinical bioinformatics.
  • Improve user interfaces to bioinformatics software and databases.
  • Manipulate publicly accessible, commercial, or proprietary genomic, proteomic, or post-genomic databases.

  • Collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems.
  • Develop technical or scientific databases.
  • Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use.
  • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
  • Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
  • Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.