O*NET-SOC 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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 5 – Extensive preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresExtensive skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETFalse (No)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a4.1207/2012
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a4.1207/2012
Active Listening2.A.1.b4.007/2012
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i4.007/2012
Speaking2.A.1.d4.007/2012
Writing2.A.1.c3.8807/2012

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.24.2507/2012
Written Expression1.A.1.a.44.2507/2012
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.1207/2012
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.44.007/2012
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.54.007/2012
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.64.007/2012

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Develop new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific project needs.Core8007/2012
Communicate research results through conference presentations, scientific publications, or project reports.Core8107/2012
Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals.Core8007/2012
Consult with researchers to analyze problems, recommend technology-based solutions, or determine computational strategies.Core8107/2012
Analyze large molecular datasets, such as raw microarray data, genomic sequence data, or proteomics data, for clinical or basic research purposes.Core8007/2012

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Investigative7.011/2023
Conventional5.0311/2023
Realistic3.7411/2023
Artistic2.5611/2023
Social1.6311/2023
Enterprising1.2711/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.