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Bioinformatics Scientists: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
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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This source lists 20 tasks, including 16 marked Core and 4 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2026.
20 tasks shown
Core · Task 16794 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Consult with researchers to analyze problems, recommend technology-based solutions, or determine computational strategies.
Core · Task 16781 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Provide statistical and computational tools for biologically based activities, such as genetic analysis, measurement of gene expression, or gene function determination.
Core · Task 16795 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Analyze large molecular datasets, such as raw microarray data, genomic sequence data, or proteomics data, for clinical or basic research purposes.
Core · Task 16790 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals.
Core · Task 16791 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Compile data for use in activities, such as gene expression profiling, genome annotation, or structural bioinformatics.
Core · Task 16792 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Communicate research results through conference presentations, scientific publications, or project reports.
Core · Task 16780 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Test new and updated bioinformatics tools and software.
Core · Task 16789 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Design and apply bioinformatics algorithms including unsupervised and supervised machine learning, dynamic programming, or graphic algorithms.
Core · Task 16786 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Develop new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific project needs.
Core · Task 16793 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Manipulate publicly accessible, commercial, or proprietary genomic, proteomic, or post-genomic databases.
Core · Task 16787 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Develop data models and databases.
Core · Task 16777 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Keep abreast of new biochemistries, instrumentation, or software by reading scientific literature and attending professional conferences.
Core · Task 16785 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Direct the work of technicians and information technology staff applying bioinformatics tools or applications in areas such as proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, or clinical bioinformatics.
Core · Task 16783 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Instruct others in the selection and use of bioinformatics tools.
Core · Task 16784 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Improve user interfaces to bioinformatics software and databases.
Core · Task 16776 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Recommend new systems and processes to improve operations.
Supplemental · Task 16782 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Prepare summary statistics of information regarding human genomes.
Supplemental · Task 16778 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Confer with departments, such as marketing, business development, or operations, to coordinate product development or improvement.
Supplemental · Task 16779 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Collaborate with software developers in the development and modification of commercial bioinformatics software.
Supplemental · Task 16788 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Create or modify web-based bioinformatics tools.
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