Occupations/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.
Usually a graduate or professional degree.
AI automation risk
53%
Mixed exposure
Human characteristics
56%
Balanced human and task mix
Task orientation
46%
Mixed exposure
A day in this job
- Mostly human
Consult with researchers to analyze problems, recommend technology-based solutions, or determine computational strategies.
- Task
Develop new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific project needs.
- Task
Communicate research results through conference presentations, scientific publications, or project reports.
The tasks we can read here lean on people, judgment, or hands-on work. The AI risk number is still this job’s rank against other occupations.
Core tasks
- 01Develop new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific project needs.
- 02Communicate research results through conference presentations, scientific publications, or project reports.
- 03Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals.
- 04Consult with researchers to analyze problems, recommend technology-based solutions, or determine computational strategies.
- 05Analyze large molecular datasets, such as raw microarray data, genomic sequence data, or proteomics data, for clinical or basic research purposes.
- 06Keep abreast of new biochemistries, instrumentation, or software by reading scientific literature and attending professional conferences.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks2.99
- Degree of automation1.70
- Time sitting4.81
- Originality (ability)3.75
- Conflict situations2.23
- Hands-on objects/tools2.99
- Outdoors / weather1.29
- Disease exposure1.60
- Decision freedom4.81
Top abilities
- Written Expression4.25
- Written Comprehension4.25
- Oral Comprehension4.12
- Problem Sensitivity4.00
- Oral Expression4.00
- Information Ordering4.00
- Inductive Reasoning4.00
- Deductive Reasoning4.00
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension4.12
- Active Listening4.00
- Writing3.88
- Speaking4.00
- Mathematics3.50
- Science3.75
- Critical Thinking4.12
- Active Learning3.62
- Learning Strategies3.00
- Monitoring3.38
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
12 of 84 shown
Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI · Public | Biology/Biological Sciences, General 26.0101 | $4,700 | 100% | 34% | 1 yr $167,417 2 yr $171,020 Master's · CIP 26.01 |
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College Chicago, IL · Public | Biology/Biological Sciences, General 26.0101 | $4,600 | 100% | 27% | 1 yr $85,434 2 yr — Doctoral · CIP 26.01 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA · Private nonprofit | Biology/Biological Sciences, General 26.0101 | $60,100 | 4% | 96% | 1 yr $66,915 2 yr $73,446 Doctoral · CIP 26.01 |
San Jose State University San Jose, CA · Public | Biology/Biological Sciences, General 26.0101 | $8,200 | 77% | 71% | 1 yr $64,493 2 yr — Master's · CIP 26.01 |
Emory University Atlanta, GA · Private nonprofit | Biology/Biological Sciences, General 26.0101 | $60,800 | 11% | 91% | 1 yr $61,814 2 yr $60,771 Doctoral · CIP 26.01 |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA · Public | Biology/Biological Sciences, General 26.0101 | $15,200 | 57% | 86% | 1 yr $58,673 2 yr $50,856 Master's · CIP 26.01 |
University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA · Public | Biology/Biological Sciences, General 26.0101 | $14,800 | 11% | 93% | 1 yr $57,318 2 yr — Master's · CIP 26.01 |
Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN · Public | Biology/Biological Sciences, General 26.0101 | $10,000 | 53% | 83% | 1 yr $53,984 2 yr — Doctoral · CIP 26.01 |
Stanford University Stanford, CA · Private nonprofit | Biology/Biological Sciences, General 26.0101 | $62,400 | 4% | 96% | 1 yr $51,160 2 yr $25,194 Bachelor's · CIP 26.01 |
New York University New York, NY · Private nonprofit | Biology/Biological Sciences, General 26.0101 | $60,400 | 12% | 88% | 1 yr $50,856 2 yr $44,021 Master's · CIP 26.01 |
University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA · Public | Biology/Biological Sciences, General 26.0101 | $15,200 | 24% | 87% | 1 yr $49,019 2 yr — Doctoral · CIP 26.01 |
South Dakota State University Brookings, SD · Public | Biology/Biological Sciences, General 26.0101 | $9,600 | 99% | 66% | 1 yr $46,087 2 yr — Master's · CIP 26.01 |