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Bioinformatics Scientists

Conduct research using bioinformatics theory.

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Wages:

 Median wages for the broader occupation, Biological Scientists, All Other, are $40.77 / hour.

Education:

On the Job:

 Typical Work Tasks
  • Analyze biological samples.
  • Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use.
  • Develop technical or scientific databases.
  • Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge.
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Job Title Examples:

 Bioinformatics Computer Scientist
Computational Biologist
Microarray Analyst

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