Bioinformatics Scientist Career

Job Description: 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.


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Bioinformatics Scientist Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$77,830

Median Hourly Wage

$37.42*

Total Employed Nationally

35,110


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.