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Summary Description


	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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Assistant Scientist

2.	Bioinformatician

3.	Bioinformaticist

4.	Bioinformatics Analyst

5.	Bioinformatics Associate

6.	Bioinformatics Computer Scientist

7.	Bioinformatics Developer

8.	Bioinformatics Engineer

9.	Bioinformatics Scientist

10.	Bioinformatics Specialist

11.	Bioinformatics Support Specialist

12.	Bioinformatics Team Member

13.	Computational Biologist

14.	Data Analyst

15.	Director of Bioinformatics and Trait Discovery

16.	Director of Informatics

17.	Director of Translation and Experimental Medicine Bioinformatics

18.	Director, Informatics

19.	Drug Discovery Informatics Specialist

20.	Microarray Analyst

21.	Microarray Specialist

22.	Molecular Modeler

23.	Post Doctoral Researcher

24.	Postdoc

25.	Postdoctoral Scholar

26.	Principal Bioinformatics Specialist

27.	Research Assistant

28.	Research Associate

29.	Research Professor of Biostatistics

30.	Research Scientist

31.	Scientific Database Curator

32.	Scientific Informatics Leader

33.	Scientific Informatics Project Leader

34.	Scientist

35.	Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

36.	Senior Bioinformatics Specialist

37.	Senior Research Associate

38.	Senior Scientist

39.	Systems Analyst

Job Tasks

	Develop new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific project needs. Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use.

	Communicate research results through conference presentations, scientific publications, or project reports. Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.

	Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals. Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use.

	Consult with researchers to analyze problems, recommend technology-based solutions, or determine computational strategies. Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use. Advise others on the development or use of new technologies.

	Analyze large molecular datasets such as raw microarray data, genomic sequence data, and proteomics data for clinical or basic research purposes. Analyze biological samples.

	Keep abreast of new biochemistries, instrumentation, or software by reading scientific literature and attending professional conferences. Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge.

	Develop data models and databases. Develop technical or scientific databases.

	Compile data for use in activities such as gene expression profiling, genome annotation, and structural bioinformatics. Research genetic characteristics or expression.

	Design and apply bioinformatics algorithms including unsupervised and supervised machine learning, dynamic programming, or graphic algorithms. Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use.

	Manipulate publicly accessible, commercial, or proprietary genomic, proteomic, or post-genomic databases. Develop technical or scientific databases.

	Direct the work of technicians and information technology staff applying bioinformatics tools or applications in areas such as proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, and clinical bioinformatics. Supervise scientific or technical personnel.

	Provide statistical and computational tools for biologically based activities such as genetic analysis, measurement of gene expression, and gene function determination. Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use.

	Improve user interfaces to bioinformatics software and databases. Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use.

	Create or modify web-based bioinformatics tools. Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use.

	Confer with departments such as marketing, business development, and operations to coordinate product development or improvement. Collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems.

	Recommend new systems and processes to improve operations. Advise others on business or operational matters.

	Instruct others in the selection and use of bioinformatics tools. Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.

	Collaborate with software developers in the development and modification of commercial bioinformatics software. Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use. Collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems.

	Test new and updated bioinformatics tools and software. Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use.

	Prepare summary statistics of information regarding human genomes. Research genetic characteristics or expression.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

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