How do they match: Bioinformatics Scientists

  • Computational Biologist
  • Bioinformatics Computer Scientist
  • Drug Discovery Informatics Specialist

  • 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.

  • Consult with researchers to analyze problems, recommend technology-based solutions, or determine computational strategies.
  • Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals.
  • Direct the work of technicians and information technology staff applying bioinformatics tools or applications in areas such as proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, or clinical bioinformatics.
  • Prepare summary statistics of information regarding human genomes.
  • Provide statistical and computational tools for biologically based activities, such as genetic analysis, measurement of gene expression, or gene function determination.