Bioinformatics Technicians
O*NET-SOC 15-2099.01 · interest code ICR
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.
How this work is wired
O*NET rates every occupation 1-7 on six interest dimensions. This one leans Investigative — figuring things out — research, analysis, diagnosis, theory — then Conventional and Realistic.
Preparation typically needed
Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation — usually a four-year degree plus experience.