Is being a bioinformatics technician a good fit for you?

Uses computing and biology to help scientists study genes and proteins. Helps with research in medicine and biotech.

What the work involves

Checks the quality of data going in and the results coming out.
Talks with researchers, clinicians and IT staff to work out data needs and programming.
Analyses biological data using software, statistics and data mining.
Records all changes and problems with the database.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be curious and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onSome. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.

CuriousStrong. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.

CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.

HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.

PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.

OrganisingStrong. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.

How much training it needs

Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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