O*NET-SOC 15-2099.01

Bioinformatics Technicians

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Analyze or manipulate bioinformatics data using software packages, statistical applications, or data mining techniques.Core17709
Extend existing software programs, web-based interactive tools, or database queries as sequence management and analysis needs evolve.Core17715
Develop or apply data mining and machine learning algorithms.Supplemental17713
Maintain awareness of new and emerging computational methods and technologies.Core17716
Design or implement web-based tools for querying large-scale biological databases.Supplemental17712
Conduct quality analyses of data inputs and resulting analyses or predictions.Core17721
Enter or retrieve information from structural databases, protein sequence motif databases, mutation databases, genomic databases or gene expression databases.Core17707
Develop or maintain applications that process biologically based data into searchable databases for purposes of analysis, calculation, or presentation.Core17706
Confer with researchers, clinicians, or information technology staff to determine data needs and programming requirements and to provide assistance with database-related research activities.Core17710
Participate in the preparation of reports or scientific publications.Core17717
Monitor database performance and perform any necessary maintenance, upgrades, or repairs.Supplemental17708
Confer with database users about project timelines and changes.Supplemental17722
Write computer programs or scripts to be used in querying databases.Core17720
Document all database changes, modifications, or problems.Core17714
Create data management or error-checking procedures and user manuals.Core17711
Perform routine system administrative functions, such as troubleshooting, back-ups, or upgrades.Supplemental17724
Package bioinformatics data for submission to public repositories.Supplemental17723
Train bioinformatics staff or researchers in the use of databases.Supplemental17719
Test new or updated software or tools and provide feedback to developers.Supplemental17718

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 47 examples in 21 categories, 29 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

File versioning software

Apache Subversion SVNHot Technology
GitHot Technology

Enterprise application integration software

Atlassian Bamboo
Jenkins CIHot Technology

Access software

Avaya Identity Engines

Analytical or scientific software

Basic Local Alignment Search Tool BLAST
Bioconductor
Bowtie
Burrows-Wheeler Aligner BWA
ClustalW
Cufflinks
Data visualization software
Genome Analysis Toolkit GATK
GENSCAN
IBM SPSS StatisticsHot Technology
PHYLIP
SASHot Technology
The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology
Thermo Fisher Scientific Ion Reporter
TopHat

Development environment software

CHot Technology
RubyHot Technology

Object or component oriented development software

C++Hot Technology
Oracle JavaHot Technology
PerlHot Technology
PythonHot Technology
RHot Technology

Geographic information system

Esri ArcGIS
Geographic information system GIS software

Web platform development software

Hypertext markup language HTMLHot Technology

Operating system software

LinuxHot Technology
Microsoft WindowsHot Technology

Data base user interface and query software

Microsoft AccessHot Technology
MySQLHot Technology
Oracle DatabaseHot Technology
Structured query language SQLHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Electronic mail software

Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Document management software

Microsoft SharePointHot Technology

Data base management system software

Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology

Process mapping and design software

Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

SAP softwareHot Technology

Internet protocol IP multimedia subsystem software

Voice over internet protocol VoIP system software

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Assess database performance.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 19 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- Replaces 1
- Augments 11
- Supports 4
- Informs 3
- Ln 650 persistence performance auditorlevnikolaevich/claude-code-skills369 installsReplaces
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Runlayer Warn
  Snyk Warn
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Pass
- database-optimizerjeffallan/claude-skills5,965 installsAugments
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Fail
  Runlayer Fail
  Snyk Pass
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Pass
- Database optimizersickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills507 installsAugments
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Runlayer Pass
  Snyk Pass
  Socket Warn
  ZeroLeaks Pass
- senior-backenddavila7/claude-code-templates2,694 installsAugments
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Runlayer Pass
  Snyk Pass
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Pass
- sql-projeffallan/claude-skills6,440 installsAugments
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Fail
  Runlayer Pass
  Snyk Pass
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Pass

Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze operational or research data.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

Develop computer or online applications.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Maintain current knowledge related to work activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Working with Computers

Create electronic data backup to prevent loss of information.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 22 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- Replaces 1
- Augments 13
- Supports 7
- Informs 1
- Triageshiplightai/agent-skills584 installsReplaces
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Snyk Pass
  Socket Pass
- golang-troubleshootingsamber/cc-skills-golang40,028 installsAugments
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Snyk Pass
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Warn
- Chatgpt appsclaudeskills.infoAugments
- Julesclaudeskills.infoAugments
- Incident replay agent failure forensicsclaudeskills.infoAugments
Format digital documents, data, or images.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Enter information into databases or software programs.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Develop data analysis or data management procedures.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment

Maintain computer equipment or software.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare research or technical reports.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Maintain operational records.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Training and Teaching Others

Train personnel.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill2 of 16

Distinct tools40

Level mix

Replaces 2
Augments 23
Supports 11
Informs 4

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.