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Provide scientific mentorship and guidance to students, postdoctoral fellows, technicians, and other staff in developing bioinformatics pipelines, particularly for spatial transcriptomics ...

Bioinformatics Scientist

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$65K - $108K/yr

Provide scientific mentorship and guidance to students, postdoctoral fellows, technicians, and other staff in developing bioinformatics pipelines, particularly for spatial transcriptomics ...

$17.10 - $29.09/hr

This technician will support the execution of bioinformatics workflows and pipelines to facilitate variant discovery, perform variant analysis/prioritization based on biological relevance, manage ...

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How much do bioinformatics technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for bioinformatics technician in the United States is $31.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.02 and $50.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a bioinformatics technician?

A Bioinformatics Technician is a professional who assists in managing and analyzing biological data using computational tools and software. They support researchers by processing genomic, proteomic, and other biological datasets to identify patterns and insights. Their responsibilities may include maintaining databases, scripting for data analysis, and assisting in software development for biological research. This role is essential in fields like genomics, drug discovery, and biomedical research. Bioinformatics Technicians typically work in laboratories, research institutions, or biotechnology companies.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a bioinformatics technician?

As a Bioinformatics Technician, your daily responsibilities often include processing and analyzing biological datasets, developing or running scripts to automate data workflows, and maintaining databases or laboratory records. You may work closely with scientists and researchers to interpret results or troubleshoot experimental data. Additionally, you might assist with sequencing data management, quality control checks, and regular data reporting. This role often involves a mix of independent work and collaboration within a research team, providing critical support for ongoing scientific projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a bioinformatics technician?

To thrive as a Bioinformatics Technician, you need a solid understanding of biology, computational methods, and data analysis, usually supported by a degree in bioinformatics, biology, computer science, or a related field. Experience with programming languages (such as Python or R), use of bioinformatics databases, and familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) are highly valuable. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help technicians collaborate and troubleshoot complex biological datasets. These abilities are essential to ensure accurate analysis, support scientific research, and facilitate seamless teamwork within laboratory and research environments.

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Infographic showing various Bioinformatics Technician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,999 per year, or $31.2 per hour.

Biology - Bioinformatics, CFS Professorial Faculty

Brigham Young University

Provo, UT • On-site

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Job Title:Biology - Bioinformatics, CFS Professorial Faculty

Posting End Date:October 17, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:59 pm MST

Position Start Date:September 1, 2027

Required Degree:PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a closely related field. The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in bioinformatics, computational biology, or related areas. Evidence of an active research program in bioinformatics or a related discipline that engages undergraduate and graduate students. Experience in data analysis, programming, machine learning, and artificial intelligence as applied to biological systems is expected.

Duties/Expectations:The Department of Biology at Brigham Young University invites applications for a continuing faculty status (CFS) position in Bioinformatics. We seek a candidate whose teaching and research programs will strengthen interdisciplinary training at the interface of biology, computation, and data science.

Primary teaching responsibilities will include courses such as BIO 165 (Introduction to Bioinformatics), BIO 264 (Computational Methods for Biologists), and upper-division and graduate courses in bioinformatics, data analysis, and machine learning. These courses serve students across multiple programs, including Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, and other areas within the College of Life Sciences. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the development and delivery of curriculum that integrates computational methods within biologically meaningful contexts.

The successful candidate will establish and maintain an externally visible research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students in mentored research experiences. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, bioinformatics, computational biology, machine learning for biological data, artificial intelligence in the life sciences, or related data-driven approaches. Candidates whose work advances or applies AI-enabled methods to biological problems are particularly encouraged to apply.

Faculty are expected to contribute to the academic life of the department through teaching, research, and service. This includes mentoring students, participating in departmental and university service, and supporting the mission of Brigham Young University.

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, Mission Alignment Statement, research statement, teaching statement, and contact information for references to the faculty application.

Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.

BELONGING STATEMENT

United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values equal opportunity. We also value and embrace the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts of each member of the BYU community and the richness and strength they bring in helping create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ. Candidates with experience in and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

If you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it "bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel" (Spencer W. Kimball).

If you are not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.


EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

All faculty are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress &Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.


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