Bioinformatics Scientists
Code: 19-1029.01
Zone 5
Median Annual Salary
£98,920
Range: £60,430 - £168,010
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Job Zone 5
Industry Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Bioinformaticist
Bioinformatics Programmer
Bioinformatics Research Associate
Computational Biology Scientist
Research Associate
Research Scientist
Scientist
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Consult with researchers to analyze problems, recommend technology-based solutions, or determine computational strategies.
- Provide statistical and computational tools for biologically based activities, such as genetic analysis, measurement of gene expression, or gene function determination.
- Analyze large molecular datasets, such as raw microarray data, genomic sequence data, or proteomics data, for clinical or basic research purposes.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Analytical or scientific software
IBM SPSS Statistics
The MathWorks MATLAB
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Object or component oriented development software
Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS
Scala
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
reading work related information
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
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
Math and Science
biology
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
product and service development
Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Verbal
read and understand what is written
communicate by writing
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
Visual Understanding
see hidden patterns
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Investigative
People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
Key Work Styles:
Innovation
Adaptability
Achievement Orientation
Intellectual Curiosity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Frequently Asked Questions About Bioinformatics Scientists
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Bioinformatics Scientists is £98,920. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £60,430, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £168,010 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Bioinformatics Scientists typically aligns with Job Zone 5 (Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need a graduate school education. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Essential skills and tooling for a Bioinformatics Scientists include: IBM SPSS Statistics, The MathWorks MATLAB, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS, Scala. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Below Average).
Live UK Vacancies for Bioinformatics Scientists
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£60,430
Median Annual (Average):
£98,920
90th Percentile (Senior):
£168,010
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