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Bruker Spatial Biology is a rapidly growing and fast-paced biotechnology company with an R&D group ... The Bioinformatician will furthermore play a role in performing CellScape data analyses for key ...

Bruker Spatial Biology is a rapidly growing and fast-paced biotechnology company with an R&D group ... The Bioinformatician will furthermore play a role in performing CellScape data analyses for key ...

S. /PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science or a related field with 3+ yrs industry experience (biotech start-up ideal) * Strong proficiency in Python and JavaScript, with ...

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How much do biotechnology bioinformatics jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for biotechnology bioinformatics in the United States is $94,474.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,500.00 and $129,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Biotechnology Bioinformatics professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Biotechnology Bioinformatics professional, you need a solid background in molecular biology, genetics, and computational data analysis, typically supported by a degree in bioinformatics, biotechnology, or a related field. Familiarity with programming languages (such as Python, R), bioinformatics software (like BLAST, Bioconductor), and experience with databases (e.g., GenBank) are commonly required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help professionals collaborate and interpret complex biological data. These skills are essential for advancing research, developing innovative solutions, and translating biological data into actionable insights.

How do bioinformatics professionals in biotechnology typically collaborate with laboratory scientists?

Bioinformatics professionals in biotechnology often work closely with laboratory scientists to analyze and interpret complex biological data, such as genomic sequences or protein structures. Collaboration usually involves regular meetings to discuss experimental design, data requirements, and results interpretation. Bioinformaticians may assist in developing custom analysis pipelines, troubleshooting issues, and translating computational findings into actionable insights for experimental work. This teamwork is crucial for advancing research projects and ensuring that computational and experimental efforts are well-integrated.

What is biotechnology bioinformatics?

Biotechnology bioinformatics is a field that combines biology, computer science, and information technology to analyze and interpret biological data, especially large datasets like DNA sequences, protein structures, and gene expression profiles. Professionals in this area develop and apply computational tools to solve problems in biotechnology, such as drug discovery, genetic engineering, and personalized medicine. Their work enables researchers to make sense of complex biological information, accelerating innovation in healthcare, agriculture, and environmental science.

What is the difference between Biotechnology Bioinformatics vs Molecular Biologist?

AspectBiotechnology BioinformaticsMolecular Biologist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, or related fields; often includes programming skillsBachelor's or Master's in Molecular Biology, Genetics, or related fields; laboratory experience essential
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, research centers, biotech companies; focus on data analysis and computational toolsWet labs, research institutions, hospitals; focus on experimental work and biological assays
Employer & Industry UsageBiotech firms, pharmaceutical companies, research institutionsAcademic labs, healthcare, research institutes

Biotechnology Bioinformatics primarily involves analyzing biological data using computational methods, while Molecular Biologists focus on experimental research in biological systems. Both roles are vital in biotech and research sectors but differ in skills and daily tasks.

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Infographic showing various Biotechnology Bioinformatics job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 47% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 52% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,474 per year, or $45.4 per hour.
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Overview

Bruker is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker's high-performance scientific instruments and high-value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity and customer success in life science molecular research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, and in industrial applications, as well as in cell biology, preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics and proteomics research and clinical microbiology.

Today, worldwide more than 11000 employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations on all continents. Bruker continues to build upon its extensive range of products and solutions, its broad base of installed systems and a strong reputation among its customers. Being one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker is strongly committed to further fully meeting its customers' needs as well as continuing to develop state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions for today's analytical questions.

Bruker Spatial Biology is a rapidly growing and fast-paced biotechnology company with an R&D group in St. Louis, Missouri. We are committed to providing cutting-edge Spatial Biology products and services to the academic, biotech and biopharma sectors. Our team of dedicated scientists is passionate about Spatial Biology and recognizes its potential to transform our understanding and eventual diagnosis of disease. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative and stimulating research environment.

Bruker Spatial Biology is looking for an entry-level Bioinformatician to join our R&D department. The successful candidate will work with their Bioinformatic team leader to establish Bioinformatic data analysis solutions for our CellScapeTM platform. The Bioinformatician will furthermore play a role in performing CellScape data analyses for key customer collaborations and/or contract research projects. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in bioinformatics, image analysis and will already understand Spatial Biology. Experience in microscopy and/or histology is desirable but not a precondition.

In your role as a Bioinformatician, you will be given responsibility and ownership of your analysis projects. You will work on assignments that are complex in nature and require considerable judgment and initiative to solve problems. You will have room to maneuver and to execute your responsibilities creatively and effectively. Throughout your tenure you will be tasked with diverse projects, and you will need to be agile and flexible as you maneuver the complexities of each new problem. You will be expected to work reliably and to take on responsibility for the timely delivery of results. At any time, you should be ready to pivot as directives and roadmaps are aligned with a dynamic customer base.

This role reports to our Senior Bioinformatician and does not include management of direct reports. This role does not have wetlab responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Design, build, and maintain bioinformatics tools, libraries, and databases analyzing Spatial Proteomics / mIF data. Analyze and interpret large, complex biological datasets - including spatial proteomics and single-cell data - to support discovery of new drugs, therapies, and biologically meaningful patterns. Evaluate, test, and improve existing internal software solutions, and partner with software teams during active development cycles. Work cross-functionally with wetlab and software teams to critically evaluate data from multiplex biomarker assays and translate scientific needs into analysis solutions. Communicate findings to scientists, researchers, and stakeholders through clear written reports and presentations. Challenge the status quo by engaging in constructive critique of established practices and proposing better alternatives. Deliver projects and milestones on time, keeping leadership informed through routine progress updates. May participate in travel to conferences and tradeshows.

Qualifications

Requires a PhD with extensive bioinformatic analysis background Strong fluency in Python (required); working knowledge of R, MATLAB, or comparable scientific computing environments is a plus. Industry experience is not required Demonstrated ability to design and write clean, reusable functions, modules, and analysis pipelines - not just notebook-style scripting. Hands-on experience developing machine-learning or deep-learning models (training, evaluation, and deployment), particularly applied to imaging or single-cell data. Ability to communicate, educate and engage wet lab scientists Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills

At Bruker, base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $86,500 and $153,500 provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on several job-related factors, including, but not limited to education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.

Bruker is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and

other legally protected characteristics.

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.

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