What is a bioinformatics developer and how to become one

Key steps to become a bioinformatics developer

1. Explore bioinformatics developer education requirements

   Most common bioinformatics developer degrees

   Bachelor's

   65.2 %

   Master's

   26.1 %

   Doctorate

   8.7 %

2. Start to develop specific bioinformatics developer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Python	28.00%
   Java	16.70%
   Next-Generation Sequencing	15.20%
   Linux	10.51%
   Visualization	5.43%

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3. Complete relevant bioinformatics developer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New bioinformatics developers 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 developer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real bioinformatics developer resumes.

4. Research bioinformatics developer duties and responsibilities

   • Implement a centralize configuration system for managing application settings, consisting of a desktop application with a WCF backend.
   • Develop detailed SQL test scripts to verify data integrity.
   • Maintain SQL scripts and complex queries for analysis and extraction.
   • Develop with CoffeeScript, jQuery, Backbone.js, redis, d3.js, and python.

5. Apply for bioinformatics developer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a bioinformatics developer 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