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Bioinformatics Scientists

Conduct research using bioinformatics theory and methods in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. May design databases and develop algorithms for processing and analyzing genomic information, or other biological information.

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Parachute skills

  1. Use my brain - Data (4.85)
  2. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.70)
  3. Imagine - Data (4.70)
  4. Pay attention to details - Data (4.54)
  5. Follow through, get things done - People (4.51)
  6. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.25)
  7. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.23)
  8. Listen - People (4.12)
  9. Use my intuition - Data (4.00)
  10. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (4.00)
  11. Organize, classify - Data (4.00)
  12. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  13. Speak - People (4.00)
  14. Solve problems - Data (4.00)
  15. Work with numbers, compute - Data (3.88)
  16. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  17. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.67)
  18. Supervise, manage - People (3.60)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (4.12)
  2. Critical Thinking (4.12)
  3. Active Listening (4.00)
  4. Speaking (4.00)
  5. Complex Problem Solving (4.00)
  6. Writing (3.88)
  7. Science (3.75)
  8. Active Learning (3.62)
  9. Judgment and Decision Making (3.62)
  10. Mathematics (3.50)
  1. Written Comprehension (4.25)
  2. Written Expression (4.25)
  3. Oral Comprehension (4.12)
  4. Oral Expression (4.00)
  5. Problem Sensitivity (4.00)
  6. Deductive Reasoning (4.00)
  7. Inductive Reasoning (4.00)
  8. Information Ordering (4.00)
  9. Fluency of Ideas (3.88)
  10. Mathematical Reasoning (3.88)
  11. Originality (3.75)
  12. Category Flexibility (3.75)
  13. Near Vision (3.75)
  14. Number Facility (3.62)
  1. Analytical Thinking (4.85)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.54)
  3. Persistence (4.51)
  4. Integrity (4.49)
  5. Dependability (4.48)
  6. Independence (4.45)
  7. Achievement/Effort (4.41)
  8. Initiative (4.38)
  9. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.31)
  10. Innovation (4.23)
  11. Cooperation (3.98)
  12. Leadership (3.67)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Interacting With Computers (4.93)
  2. Analyzing Data or Information (4.77)
  3. Thinking Creatively (4.70)
  4. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.56)
  5. Processing Information (4.53)
  6. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.49)
  7. Getting Information (4.44)
  8. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.37)
  9. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.19)
  10. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.16)
  11. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.92)
  12. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.89)
  13. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.76)
  14. Documenting/Recording Information (3.76)
  15. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.67)
  16. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (3.60)
  17. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.58)
  18. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.51)
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