Bioinformatics technician, Kaihangarau pārongo koiora
Also known as
- Bioinformatician
Bioinformatics technicians use information technology to collect, analyse and store biological data. They may develop databases for processing and analysing medical information.
Your pay could be
$51K
Lower
$63K to $85K
Most common
$87K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Bioinformatics technicians
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends and evenings
- usually work in offices or laboratories
- need to be accurate, methodical and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- Analyse operational or research data.
- Develop computer or online applications.
- Develop data analysis or data management procedures.
- Maintain current knowledge related to work activities.
- Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.
- Enter information into databases or software programs.
- Prepare research or technical reports.
- Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities.
- Maintain operational records.
- Format digital documents, data, or images.
You need a qualification and experience to become a bioinformatics technician.
You need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in biology, science, computer science, information technology, mathematics, statistics or an area related to bioinformatics
- experience in an area related to bioinformatics or biology
You may need
- a postgraduate qualification in bioinformatics
If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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