Typical Tasks
Analyze or manipulate bioinformatics data using software packages, statistical applications, or data mining techniques.
Confer with researchers, clinicians, or information technology staff to determine data needs and programming requirements and to provide assistance with database-related research activities.
Participate in the preparation of reports or scientific publications.
Conduct quality analyses of data inputs and resulting analyses or predictions.
Maintain awareness of new and emerging computational methods and technologies.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Analytical Thinking
Achievement/Effort
Dependability
Integrity
What key skills are needed for this job?
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Judgment and Decision Making
Expected Knowledge
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Common Activities
Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
