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Bioinformatics Technicians
Studies the chemistry of living things.
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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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High school courses that build toward it
- Pre-Algebra · Math
Builds math, which this job uses.
- Computer Science Principles · Computer Science
Builds computers and electronics, which this job uses.
- English 10 · English
Builds reading and writing, which this job uses.
- Biology · Science
Builds biology, which this job uses.
- Engineering Design · Career and Technical
Builds computers and electronics, which this job uses.
- Physical Education · Health and PE
Builds teaching and training, which this job uses.
Ranked by how much the job relies on what each course teaches, from O*NET's knowledge ratings. Your school's own courses and the counselor have the final word.
Bioinformatics Technicians on O*NET OnLine · O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0); BLS Employment Projections 2025.