Bioinformatics Technicians
Code: 15-2099.01
Zone 4
Median Annual Salary
£81,490
Range: £47,980 - £154,580
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Four: High Preparation Needed
Job Zone 4
Industry Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Apply principles and methods of bioinformatics to assist scientists in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. Apply bioinformatics tools to visualize, analyze, manipulate or interpret molecular data. May build and maintain databases for processing and analyzing genomic or other biological information.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Biocurator
Bioinformatics Analyst
Bioinformatics Data Analyst
Bioinformatics Specialist
Biotechnician
Research Scientist
Research Specialist
Scientific Informatics Analyst
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Conduct quality analyses of data inputs and resulting analyses or predictions.
- Confer with researchers, clinicians, or information technology staff to determine data needs and programming requirements and to provide assistance with database-related research activities.
- Analyze or manipulate bioinformatics data using software packages, statistical applications, or data mining techniques.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Analytical or scientific software
IBM SPSS Statistics
The MathWorks MATLAB
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Object or component oriented development software
Oracle Java
Perl
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
reading work related information
figuring out how to use new ideas or things
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
biology
Arts and Humanities
English language
Verbal
read and understand what is written
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
use rules to solve problems
Math
choose the right type of math to solve a problem
add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Attention
pay attention to something without being distracted
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Investigative
People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
Key Work Styles:
Adaptability
Innovation
Intellectual Curiosity
Cautiousness
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Frequently Asked Questions About Bioinformatics Technicians
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Bioinformatics Technicians is £81,490. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £47,980, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £154,580 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Bioinformatics Technicians typically aligns with Job Zone 4 (Job Zone Four: High Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Essential skills and tooling for a Bioinformatics Technicians include: IBM SPSS Statistics, The MathWorks MATLAB, Microsoft PowerPoint, Oracle Java, Perl. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Average).
Live UK Vacancies for Bioinformatics Technicians
Search AllBiotechnician
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
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Bioinformatics Specialist: Data-Driven Analysis & Pipeline Lead
Novogene Europe
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Permanent
Contract Biotechnician: Cell Culture & GMP Operations
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
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Permanent
Clinical Biotechnician: Cell Culture & GMP Process Lead
PSC Biotech Corporation
cork
Permanent
Data Scientist–Agentic Bioinformatics
VIB
, vlaams brabant, belgium
Permanent
Software Engineer – Bioinformatics Data Pipelines
European Molecular Biology Laboratory
cambridgeshire and peterborough
Permanent
Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£47,980
Median Annual (Average):
£81,490
90th Percentile (Senior):
£154,580
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