Bioinformatics technician, Kaihangarau raraunga 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 biological sciences, computer science, mathematical sciences or similar area
- experience in similar work
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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