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.
- Tasks
- 20 tasks13 core, 7 supplemental
- Family
- Life, Physical & Social ScienceOne of its 66 occupations
- Code
- 19-1029.01SOC 2018: 19-1029
What the work is made of
13 core tasks and 7 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Develop new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific project needs.Core taskTask 16786Rated by 80 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 2. Communicate research results through conference presentations, scientific publications, or project reports.Core taskTask 16792Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 3. Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals.Core taskTask 16790Rated by 80 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 4. Consult with researchers to analyze problems, recommend technology-based solutions, or determine computational strategies.Core taskTask 16794Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 5. Analyze large molecular datasets, such as raw microarray data, genomic sequence data, or proteomics data, for clinical or basic research purposes.Core taskTask 16795Rated by 80 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 6. Keep abreast of new biochemistries, instrumentation, or software by reading scientific literature and attending professional conferences.Core taskTask 16777Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 7. Develop data models and databases.Core taskTask 16787Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 8. Compile data for use in activities, such as gene expression profiling, genome annotation, or structural bioinformatics.Core taskTask 16791Rated by 80 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 9. Design and apply bioinformatics algorithms including unsupervised and supervised machine learning, dynamic programming, or graphic algorithms.Core taskTask 16789Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 10. Manipulate publicly accessible, commercial, or proprietary genomic, proteomic, or post-genomic databases.Core taskTask 16793Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 11. Direct the work of technicians and information technology staff applying bioinformatics tools or applications in areas such as proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, or clinical bioinformatics.Core taskTask 16785Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 12. Provide statistical and computational tools for biologically based activities, such as genetic analysis, measurement of gene expression, or gene function determination.Core taskTask 16781Rated by 80 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 13. Create or modify web-based bioinformatics tools.Core taskTask 16788Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 14. Improve user interfaces to bioinformatics software and databases.Supplemental taskTask 16784Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 15. Confer with departments, such as marketing, business development, or operations, to coordinate product development or improvement.Supplemental taskTask 16778Rated by 80 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 16. Recommend new systems and processes to improve operations.Supplemental taskTask 16776Rated by 80 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 17. Instruct others in the selection and use of bioinformatics tools.Supplemental taskTask 16783Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 18. Collaborate with software developers in the development and modification of commercial bioinformatics software.Supplemental taskTask 16779Rated by 80 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 19. Test new and updated bioinformatics tools and software.Supplemental taskTask 16780Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 20. Prepare summary statistics of information regarding human genomes.Supplemental taskTask 16782Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2012
Where this comes from
Quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor, and credited. Nothing on this page is written by us.
How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 19-1029
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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