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Bioinformatics Technicians

Studies the chemistry of living things.

Typical education to startBachelor's degree
Job outlook2025–2035: +7%
Median pay$81,490 a year (2025)
Interest codeICR Investigative, Conventional, Realistic

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Biochemists study proteins, DNA and the chemical reactions inside cells, to develop medicines, vaccines, biofuels and better crops. Most work in drug and biotech companies, universities and government labs.

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  • Pre-Algebra · Math

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  • Computer Science Principles · Computer Science

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  • English 10 · English

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  • Biology · Science

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  • Engineering Design · Career and Technical

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  • Physical Education · Health and PE

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Bioinformatics Technicians on O*NET OnLine · O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0); BLS Employment Projections 2025.