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What is a bioinformatics computer scientist and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a bioinformatics computer scientist. For example, did you know that they make an average of $27.33 an hour? That's $56,842 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 16% and produce 5,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreBioinformatics Computer ScientistUS Average
Salary
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Avg. Salary $56,842

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
-

Growth rate 16%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
-
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.60%

Asian 18.81%

Black or African American 4.18%

Hispanic or Latino 6.87%

Unknown 5.37%

White 64.18%

Gender

female 0.00%

male 100.00%

Age - 39
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 39

Key steps to become a bioinformatics computer scientist

  1. Explore bioinformatics computer scientist education requirements

    Most common bioinformatics computer scientist degrees

    Bachelor's

    60.0 %

    Doctorate

    40.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific bioinformatics computer scientist skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Computational Biology41.00%
    NGS37.46%
    C21.54%
  3. Complete relevant bioinformatics computer scientist training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New bioinformatics computer scientists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a bioinformatics computer scientist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real bioinformatics computer scientist resumes.
  4. Research bioinformatics computer scientist duties and responsibilities

    • Lead cost evaluation for incremental release plan of business intelligence and cloud technology infusion.
    • Implement biological interpretation of largescale data using gene ontology, gene set, and pathway and network enrichment analytical frameworks.
    • Implement biological interpretation of largescale data using gene ontology, gene set, and pathway and network enrichment analytical frameworks.
  5. Apply for bioinformatics computer scientist jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a bioinformatics computer scientist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average bioinformatics computer scientist salary

The average bioinformatics computer scientist salary in the United States is $56,842 per year or $27 per hour. Bioinformatics computer scientist salaries range between $28,000 and $113,000 per year.

Average bioinformatics computer scientist salary
$56,842 Yearly
$27.33 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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