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Houston Methodist

At Houston Methodist, the Bioinformatician position is responsible for managing all aspects of data analysis, data storage and bioinformatics support. This position specifically performs ...

University of Pennsylvania

Bioinformatician A

Center, TX

$57K - $77K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Posted Job Title Bioinformatician A Job Profile Title Bioinformatician A Summary The Kaestner Lab (Dept. of Genetics, University of Pennsylvania) is seeking a meticulous and technically skilled ...

IHRC, Inc.

Bioinformatician II

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Bioinformatician II POSITION NUMBER: 2510-CORVD-BIO-II POSITION LOCATION: Atlanta, GA, USA ANTICIPATED START DATE: 2 weeks after candidate identification TRAVEL: As required to fulfill the ...

Massgeneralbrigham

Bioinformatician I

Somerville, MA · On-site

$75K - $109K/yr

The Bioinformatician will be developing and supporting the complex bioinformatics infrastructure needed for the wide range of data collection, transformation of data, and analysis requirements that ...

IBX

Bioinformatician III

Piscataway, NJ · On-site

IBX is seeking a self-motivated bioinformatician with 2-3 years of experience in bioinformatics or computational biology or related field. Must be adapt with contemporary genomics applications ...

IHRC INCORPORATED

Bioinformatician II

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Bioinformatician II POSITION NUMBER: 2510-CORVD-BIO-II POSITION LOCATION: Atlanta, GA, USA ANTICIPATED START DATE: 2 weeks after candidate identification TRAVEL: As required to fulfill the ...

IBX

Bioinformatician III

Piscataway, NJ · On-site +1

IBX is seeking a self-motivated bioinformatician with 2-3 years of experience in bioinformatics or computational biology or related field. Must be adapt with contemporary genomics applications ...

University of Pennsylvania

Bioinformatician A

Center, TX

$57K - $77K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Posted Job Title Bioinformatician A Job Profile Title Bioinformatician A Summary The Kaestner Lab (Dept. of Genetics, University of Pennsylvania) is seeking a meticulous and technically skilled ...

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How much do bioinformatician jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for 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 a bioinformatician?

A Bioinformatician is a professional who applies computational and statistical techniques to analyze biological data, such as genetic sequences or protein structures. They work in research institutions, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare to interpret complex datasets and generate insights for biological and medical advancements. Their role often involves programming, data visualization, and algorithm development to support fields like genomics, drug discovery, and personalized medicine.

What does a bioinformatician do?

A typical day for a Bioinformatician often involves processing and analyzing large sets of biological data, such as genomic or proteomic sequences, using specialized computational tools and algorithms. You may collaborate with biologists, data scientists, and software engineers to design experiments, interpret findings, and develop new analytical workflows. Regular tasks can include coding, data visualization, literature reviews, and presenting results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. In many organizations, Bioinformaticians also participate in team meetings to discuss project goals and contribute to accelerating research initiatives or product development.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a bioinformatician?

To thrive as a Bioinformatician, you need a strong background in biology, statistics, and computer science, often supported by a relevant degree such as bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related field. Proficiency in programming languages like Python or R, experience with bioinformatics tools (e.g., BLAST, Bowtie), and familiarity with data analysis platforms are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, teamwork, and clear communication skills help you interpret complex data and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These capabilities enable Bioinformaticians to extract meaningful insights from biological data and effectively contribute to scientific research and development.

Is bioinformatics well paying?

Bioinformaticians typically earn competitive salaries that vary by experience, education, and location. Entry-level positions often start around $60,000 to $80,000 annually, with experienced professionals earning over $100,000, especially in biotech or pharmaceutical industries. Skills in programming, data analysis, and familiarity with tools like R or Python can enhance earning potential.
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Infographic showing various Bioinformatician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,169 per year, or $46.2 per hour.

Bioinformatician - Urology - Chan

Houston Methodist

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Houston Methodist rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 300 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

55th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

At Houston Methodist, the Bioinformatician position is responsible for managing all aspects of data analysis, data storage and bioinformatics support. This position specifically performs bioinformatics and statistical analysis for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) experiments as well as develops pipelines, application tools for laboratory scientists, and administrating local and remote servers. FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
  • Master of Science degree with a major in bioinformatics, computer science, biostatistics or mathematics

EXPERIENCE
  • One year of work experience in bioinformatics analysis

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
  • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
  • Skill in planning and organizing the work area
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems
  • Demonstrates self-motivation in performing job duties and following procedures

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Leads or coordinates discussions on a reoccurring or ad hoc schedule involving bioinformatics issues, update and projects with physicians, staff and vendors.
  • Communicates effectively and demonstrates necessary application upgrades and needed improvements for medical director NGS result interpretation.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Performs bioinformatics analysis NGS assays.
  • Trains staff to perform clinical NGS assay bioinformatics analysis workflows prior to medical director result interpretation.
  • Maintains hardware, servers, software and databases used in the lab.
  • In coordination with the medical directors, testing personnel and vendors, troubleshoots bioinformatics pipelines, application or hardware related issues as they arise.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Maintains compliance with guidelines set by regulatory bodies.
  • Prepares bioinformatics analysis protocols to be implemented into the clinical testing workflow and clinical NGS report templates for the medical directors.
  • Validates and performs audits of scheduled bioinformatics quality assurance tasks, including but not limited to new versions of publicly annotated databases, COSMIC, server backup and failover testing.
  • Maintains a safe environment within the Laboratory, following all policies and procedures for safety, security and emergency preparedness.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Accountable for the proper use of equipment and supplies.
  • Utilizes all available work time by assisting others and performing additional tasks.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Develops and validates new and current bioinformatics pipelines, Gui application tools, application upgrades and server hardware.
  • Provides statistical support to health science research projects.
  • Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
    WORK ATTIRE
    • Uniform: No
    • Scrubs: No
    • Business professional: Yes
    • Other (department approved): No

    ON-CALL*
    *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
    • On Call* No

    TRAVEL**
    **Travel specifications may vary by department**
    • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
    • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Work Shift:

1 - Day (United States of America)

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Non-clinical Houston Methodist is one of the nation's leading health systems and academic medical centers. The health system consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the Texas Medical Center, seven community hospitals and one long-term acute care hospital throughout the Greater Houston metropolitan area. Houston Methodist also includes a research institute; a comprehensive residency program; international patient services; freestanding comprehensive care clinics, emergency care and imaging centers; and outpatient facilities. Come lead with us!

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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