# 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. - Code: 19-1029.01 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 19-1029) - Family: [Life, Physical & Social Science](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-19), one of its 66 occupations - Tasks: 20 tasks (13 core and 7 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1029.01 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/19-1029.01.json ## What the work is made of 1. Develop new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific project needs. Core task · Task 16786 · Rated by 80 people who do the job, July 2012 2. Communicate research results through conference presentations, scientific publications, or project reports. Core task · Task 16792 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2012 3. Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals. Core task · Task 16790 · Rated by 80 people who do the job, July 2012 4. Consult with researchers to analyze problems, recommend technology-based solutions, or determine computational strategies. Core task · Task 16794 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2012 5. Analyze large molecular datasets, such as raw microarray data, genomic sequence data, or proteomics data, for clinical or basic research purposes. Core task · Task 16795 · Rated by 80 people who do the job, July 2012 6. Keep abreast of new biochemistries, instrumentation, or software by reading scientific literature and attending professional conferences. Core task · Task 16777 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2012 7. Develop data models and databases. Core task · Task 16787 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2012 8. Compile data for use in activities, such as gene expression profiling, genome annotation, or structural bioinformatics. Core task · Task 16791 · Rated by 80 people who do the job, July 2012 9. Design and apply bioinformatics algorithms including unsupervised and supervised machine learning, dynamic programming, or graphic algorithms. Core task · Task 16789 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2012 10. Manipulate publicly accessible, commercial, or proprietary genomic, proteomic, or post-genomic databases. Core task · Task 16793 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2012 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 task · Task 16785 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2012 12. Provide statistical and computational tools for biologically based activities, such as genetic analysis, measurement of gene expression, or gene function determination. Core task · Task 16781 · Rated by 80 people who do the job, July 2012 13. Create or modify web-based bioinformatics tools. Core task · Task 16788 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2012 14. Improve user interfaces to bioinformatics software and databases. Supplemental task · Task 16784 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2012 15. Confer with departments, such as marketing, business development, or operations, to coordinate product development or improvement. Supplemental task · Task 16778 · Rated by 80 people who do the job, July 2012 16. Recommend new systems and processes to improve operations. Supplemental task · Task 16776 · Rated by 80 people who do the job, July 2012 17. Instruct others in the selection and use of bioinformatics tools. Supplemental task · Task 16783 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2012 18. Collaborate with software developers in the development and modification of commercial bioinformatics software. Supplemental task · Task 16779 · Rated by 80 people who do the job, July 2012 19. Test new and updated bioinformatics tools and software. Supplemental task · Task 16780 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2012 20. Prepare summary statistics of information regarding human genomes. 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