What would you do as a Bioinformatics scientist?
Bioinformatics scientists
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
- usually work in laboratories and research institutes and may travel
- need to be methodical, accurate and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- research biological information
- research genetics
- analyse biological samples
- develop technical and scientific databases
- create computer programs for research
- help scientists use computer tools
- solve design and development problems
- prepare reports and presentations
- supervise scientists and lab staff
- help people make project decisions
How can you become a Bioinformatics scientist?
You need a qualification to become a bioinformatics scientist and experience may be useful.
You need
- a bachelor's degree in biological sciences or similar area
You may need
- a Master of Biotechnology (Bioinformatics) or similar
- a doctoral degree in biological sciences
- experience in similar work
If you're in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
