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Bioinformatics Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

Bioinformatics Engineer Summary We are seeking a Bioinformatics Engineer who combines a strong foundation in computational biology and genomics with hands-on cloud and software engineering skills. In ...

As a Bioinformatics Engineer, you will develop software for analyzing and visualizing complex biological data while collaborating with Front-End and Cloud Infrastructure Engineering teams.

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How much do a bioinformatician jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for a bioinformatician in the United States is $96,169.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,000.00 and $109,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between A Bioinformatician vs Data Scientist?

AspectA BioinformaticianData Scientist
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or related fieldsBachelor's or Master's in Data Science, Computer Science, or related fields
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, biotech companies, healthcare institutionsTech companies, finance, consulting firms
Industry UsageBiotechnology, healthcare, genomicsFinance, marketing, technology

While both roles analyze complex data, a Bioinformatician specializes in biological data, such as genomic sequences, working primarily in healthcare and biotech sectors. A Data Scientist handles diverse datasets across industries, focusing on extracting insights to inform business decisions. The roles share skills in programming and statistical analysis but differ in domain expertise and application areas.

Is bioinformatics well paying?

Bioinformaticians typically earn competitive salaries that vary by experience, education, and location. In general, the field offers above-average pay compared to many other scientific roles, especially for those with advanced skills in programming, data analysis, and biological sciences.

What kind of jobs do bioinformaticians do?

Bioinformaticians analyze biological data using computational tools and programming skills to interpret genetic, genomic, and proteomic information. They work in research labs, healthcare, and biotech companies, developing algorithms, managing large datasets, and supporting scientific discoveries. Proficiency in programming languages like Python or R and knowledge of biology are essential for these roles.
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Infographic showing various A Bioinformatician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Part Time. Highlights an 82% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,169 per year, or $46.2 per hour.

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Job description

The Department of Chemical Biology and Therapeutics is seeking a bioinformatician to join our highly collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience working with systems biology, drug-gene interactions, and network analysis. Projects will focus on advancing cutting-edge drug discovery programs for childhood catastrophic diseases using the latest approaches in proximity-based targeting. Specifically, based on the mechanistic basis of disease, our goal is to develop unique chemical approaches (protein degraders, synthetic gene regulators and/or functional effectors) to degrade or manipulate targets relevant to pediatric oncology, neurodegenerative disorders and sickle cell disease. This position will work closely with researchers in the Center of Excellence for Data Driven Discovery.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Analyze biomedical data with minimal supervision by performing advanced analysis, algorithm implementation, programming, and quality check.
  • Assist senior analysts and scientists in the courses and training - with in-house training programs, user groups, seminars, documentation, and newsletters.
  • Evaluate and integrate products, solutions, tools, and web-based applications.
  • Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of relevant databases or data warehouse.
  • Develop prototypes for cloud portals and visualization tools; programs for the analysis of data within databases.
  • Develop web services to query the database.
  • Develop and implement computational and systems biology approaches for network and hidden driver analysis for genomic transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to apply developed algorithms to diverse datasets.
  • Perform integrative analyses of multidimensional datasets within the context of induced proximity drug discovery strategies.
  • Communicate with project managers on design and implementation of analytical processes, project progress, and results.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
  • Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training:
  • Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, statistics/computer science (with a background in biological sciences or chemistry) or related field.
  • Master's degree preferred.

Minimum Experience:
  • Minimum Requirement: 4+ years of relevant experience required.
  • Experience Exception: Master's degree and 1+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in at least one programming or scripting language and at least one statistical package, with R preferred.
  • Experience in high throughput screening and proteomics data analysis strongly preferred.

Compensation
In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $78,000 - $139,360 per year for the role of Senior Bioinformatics Analyst.
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