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AI bioinformatics specialist

Applies bioinformatics methods to assist scientists in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Analyses molecular data using software packages and maintains biological information databases.

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Bioinformatics specialist · What it does

Three tasks it takes off your hands

  1. Analyse bioinformatics data using software packages or data mining techniques.
  2. Monitor database performance and perform maintenance, upgrades, or repairs.
  3. Participate in the preparation of reports or scientific publications.
Where these come from

The tasks of “Bioinformatics Technicians” (O*NET 15-2099.01), as O*NET lists them:

  • Analyze or manipulate bioinformatics data using software packages, statistical applications, or data mining techniques.
  • Monitor database performance and perform any necessary maintenance, upgrades, or repairs.
  • Participate in the preparation of reports or scientific publications.

Bioinformatics specialist · Tools and industries

It works in the tools you already use

  • Apache Subversion SVN
  • C
  • C++
  • Git
  • Hypertext markup language HTML
  • IBM SPSS Statistics

Industries it fits

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Role facts from O*NET 31.0 Database (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), CC BY 4.0), written in our words. Sources and credits