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Bioinformatician 1

Boston, MA · On-site

$75K - $109K/yr

Essential Functions -Assist in the analysis of biological data using bioinformatics tools and software. -Perform data processing, quality control, and database maintenance. -Collaborate with research ...

Working under very general supervision, the Bioinformatics Analyst will have demonstrated independent design and innovation in one or more of the following areas of specialization: algorithm ...

Bioinformatician 1

Boston, MA · Hybrid

$75K - $109K/yr

Essential Functions -Assist in the analysis of biological data using bioinformatics tools and software. -Perform data processing, quality control, and database maintenance. -Collaborate with research ...

Bioinformatician I

Boston, MA · On-site

$75K - $109K/yr

Working under very general supervision, the Bioinformatics Analyst will have demonstrated independent design and innovation in one or more of the following areas of specialization: algorithm ...

Senior Bioinformatician

Atlanta, GA · On-site

  • Medical

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  • Retirement

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The Senior Bioinformatician will collaborate with epidemiologists, laboratory scientists, software engineers, and public health partners to develop innovative analytical solutions that translate ...

Senior Bioinformatician

Atlanta, GA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Senior Bioinformatician will collaborate with epidemiologists, laboratory scientists, software engineers, and public health partners to develop innovative analytical solutions that translate ...

Bioinformatician I

Durham, NC

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Bioinformatician I Department of Surgery Be You. At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Bioinformatician I , you'll play a ...

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Senior Bioinformatician

Atlanta, GA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Senior Bioinformatician will collaborate with epidemiologists, laboratory scientists, software engineers, and public health partners to develop innovative analytical solutions that translate ...

We are seeking an innovative and highly experienced Principal Scientist in Bioinformatics to lead the design, development, and optimization of advanced PCR-based multiplex assays using cutting-edge ...

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How much do bioinformatician jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 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.

Research Bioinformatician I - Guerin Children's - Klein Lab - Full-Time

Cedars Sinai

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$72K - $123K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


Cedars-Sinai rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 131 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

41st of 1,059 rated hospitals


Job description


Principal Investigator, Ophir Klein, MD, PhD, is seeking a Research Bioinformatician I to join the team!
The Research Bioinformatician I (RBI) performs general bioinformatics analysis and software support for projects involving in omics. The RBI manages omic data including loading and querying data from database system(s) and public repositories, and transforms and merges multilevel omic data into user-friendly formats.
The RBI assists in development, testing, and maintenance of modular software pipelines, provides daily bioinformatics data analysis, preliminary interpretation of the data, and reports of the results for possible publications.
What are the primary duties and responsibilities?
  • Provides general bioinformatics analysis support for omic projects and mainly responsible for data analysis and software compilations including next generation sequence alignment, polymorphism identification, expression analysis, and visualization tools and browsers.
  • Summarizes data analyses results in the form suitable as the basis for the first draft of written reports, and makes preliminary interpretations of the data.
  • Assists in development, testing, and maintenance of modular software pipelines for genome sequencing, assembly, annotation, metagenomic analysis, and genotyping using high-throughput sequencing platforms including 454, Illumina, and Pacific Biosciences.
  • Manages data including loading and querying data from database systems, downloading omic data from public repositories, and transforming data to the necessary formats.
  • Helps to identify, evaluate, and incorporate relevant algorithms and software pipelines by reviewing pertinent literatures in bioinformatics and computational biology.

Qualifications
Education & Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electric Engineering, Computational biology, or Bioinformatics, or relevant fields (e.g. Biology with strong quantitative training, biostatistics with concentration in bioinformatics) required. Master's Degree preferred.
  • No experience required. Three (3) years of experience in research environment preferred.
  • Background and work knowledge in algorithms, scientific computing, and machine learning or statistics, Familiar with C/C++, Java, Perl, python, and the Unix (Linux) environment preferred.
  • Experiences in manipulating, analyzing, and annotating very large genomic (e.g. NGS) data sets, both in exploratory and pipelined fashions, will be a plus.
  • Experience with nucleic acids methods strongly desired.

About Us
Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
About the Team
Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 915 licensed beds, 2,993 physicians, 4,700+ nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

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