Bioinformatics Scientists merge biology, computer science and Information Technology (IT) to analyze and interpret biological data to process genomic and other biological information. This role works closely with molecular biologists and geneticists to understand complex data sets, such as those generated by high-throughput sequencing. Bioinformatics Scientists design and apply algorithms, computational models, and statistical techniques to solve problems in drug discovery, personalized medicine, and biology.
Adaptability, Computer Proficiency, Communication skills, Critical Thinking, Customer Focus, Dependability, Detail Orientation, Humility, Proactive Initiative, Instructional Skills, Integrity, Interpersonal Collaboration, Leadership, Continuous Learning, Mathematical Acumen, Problem Solving, Professional Integrity, Scientific Literacy, Team Collaboration & Writing Skills
To be a Bioinformatics Scientist, you need at least an associate or bachelor’s degree, with a master’s degree often preferred depending on the opportunity. Other preferred and/or required certifications include: Bioinformatics Certification from Coursera, Certified Bioinformatics Professional from Biotecnika, Bioconductor Certification, R and Python Programming Certifications, Genomic Data Science Certification from Johns Hopkins University (via Coursera), Machine Learning and Data Science Certifications, Linux and Unix Certification, Database Management Certifications.
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