O*NET-SOC 19-1029.01
Bioinformatics Scientists
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.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Develop new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific project needs.Core16786
- Communicate research results through conference presentations, scientific publications, or project reports.Core16792
- Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals.Core16790
- Consult with researchers to analyze problems, recommend technology-based solutions, or determine computational strategies.Core16794
- Analyze large molecular datasets, such as raw microarray data, genomic sequence data, or proteomics data, for clinical or basic research purposes.Core16795
- Keep abreast of new biochemistries, instrumentation, or software by reading scientific literature and attending professional conferences.Core16777
- Develop data models and databases.Core16787
- Compile data for use in activities, such as gene expression profiling, genome annotation, or structural bioinformatics.Core16791
- Design and apply bioinformatics algorithms including unsupervised and supervised machine learning, dynamic programming, or graphic algorithms.Core16789
- Manipulate publicly accessible, commercial, or proprietary genomic, proteomic, or post-genomic databases.Core16793
- Direct the work of technicians and information technology staff applying bioinformatics tools or applications in areas such as proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, or clinical bioinformatics.Core16785
- Provide statistical and computational tools for biologically based activities, such as genetic analysis, measurement of gene expression, or gene function determination.Core16781
- Improve user interfaces to bioinformatics software and databases.Supplemental16784
- Create or modify web-based bioinformatics tools.Core16788
- Confer with departments, such as marketing, business development, or operations, to coordinate product development or improvement.Supplemental16778
- Recommend new systems and processes to improve operations.Supplemental16776
- Instruct others in the selection and use of bioinformatics tools.Supplemental16783
- Collaborate with software developers in the development and modification of commercial bioinformatics software.Supplemental16779
- Test new and updated bioinformatics tools and software.Supplemental16780
- Prepare summary statistics of information regarding human genomes.Supplemental16782
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 93 examples in 21 categories, 48 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Analytical or scientific software
- Accelrys Pipeline Pilot
- Bioconductor
- Biomatters Geneious
- BioPerl
- BLAT
- Bowtie
- BWA
- Canu
- ClustalW
- Cufflinks
- Cytel StatXact
- Data visualization software
- dbSNP
- DNA sequencing software
- ENSEMBL
- GenBank
- Genedata Expressionist
- GenePattern
- Genome Analysis Toolkit GATK
- IBM SPSS StatisticsHot Technology
- Illumina Laboratory Information Management System LIMS
- Life Technologies SOLiD
- Life Technologies Vector NTI
- NCBI RefSeq
- Primer3
- Public genomic databases
- RNA sequencing software
- Roche 454 Life Sciences GS Data Analysis
- SASHot Technology
- SnakemakeIn Demand
- StataCorp Stata
- The MathWorks MATLABHot TechnologyIn Demand
- Tibco S-PLUS
- TopHat
- Velvet
Data base user interface and query software
- Amazon Web Services AWS softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
- Apache Accumulo
- Bioconductor softwareIn Demand
- Microsoft AccessHot Technology
- Oracle DatabaseHot Technology
- Structured query language SQLHot TechnologyIn Demand
- Teradata software
Object or component oriented development software
- Apache Groovy
- C#Hot Technology
- C++Hot TechnologyIn Demand
- jQueryHot Technology
- Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRSHot Technology
- Object oriented development environment software
- Oracle JavaHot TechnologyIn Demand
- PerlHot TechnologyIn Demand
- PythonHot TechnologyIn Demand
- RHot TechnologyIn Demand
- ScalaHot Technology
Data base management system software
- Apache HadoopHot Technology
- Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology
- MySQLHot Technology
- NoSQLHot Technology
- Oracle PL/SQLHot Technology
- Relational database management software
Portal server software
- Apache HTTP Server
Operating system software
- BashHot TechnologyIn Demand
- LinuxHot TechnologyIn Demand
- Shell scriptHot Technology
- UNIXHot TechnologyIn Demand
Development environment software
- CHot TechnologyIn Demand
- Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
- Microsoft Azure softwareHot Technology
- Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBAHot Technology
- Microsoft Visual StudioHot Technology
- RubyHot Technology
- Software development tools
Web platform development software
- DjangoHot Technology
- Hypertext markup language HTMLHot Technology
- JavaScriptHot Technology
- JavaScript Object Notation JSONHot Technology
- Microsoft Active Server Pages ASPHot Technology
- Oracle JavaServer Pages JSP
- PHPHot Technology
Application server software
- DockerHot TechnologyIn Demand
- GitHubHot TechnologyIn Demand
Enterprise application integration software
- Extensible markup language XMLHot Technology
File versioning software
- GitHot TechnologyIn Demand
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft ExcelHot Technology
Office suite software
- Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology
Document management software
- Microsoft SharePointHot Technology
Object oriented data base management software
- PostgreSQLHot Technology
Customer relationship management CRM software
- Salesforce softwareHot Technology
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- SAP softwareHot Technology
Business intelligence and data analysis software
- TableauHot Technology
- TIBCO Spotfire S+
Program testing software
- User interface design software
Internet browser software
- Web browser software
Detailed Work Activities
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Free · O*NET 30.3Getting Information
Research genetic characteristics or expression.
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Analyzing Data or Information
Analyze biological samples.
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Thinking Creatively
Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use.
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Develop technical or scientific databases.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge.
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Documenting/Recording Information
Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems.
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Training and Teaching Others
Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Advise others on the development or use of new technologies.
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Advise others on business or operational matters.
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Job Zone
From O*NET 30.3
Free · O*NET 30.3Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
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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.