Biotechnology Bioinformatics Scientist

Leads specialized work in analyzing biological and clinical data for biotechnology.

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Compensation by seniority

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Median

$125k

Mean

$130k

10th–90th pct

$95k–$172k

Observations

344

Confidence: 33% · based on 344 simulated observations · last updated 7/27/2026

Historical trend & projection

Median total compensation at the typical seniority level for this role, 2021–2025, projected forward under three scenarios.

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Common skills

Bioinformatics

Core

Genomics

Core

Python

Process Improvement

Education requirements

Share of postings that require or prefer each level — a signal of typical hiring bars, not a hard rule.

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Bachelor's Degree

54% require · 25% prefer

Master's Degree

12% require · 29% prefer

No College

17% require · 9% prefer

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Common next roles

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Common previous roles

Biotechnology Bioinformatics Analyst-16.2%Biotechnology Health Economics Analyst-13.5%Biotechnology Health Economics and Outcomes Researcher-13.1%Director of Health Economics, Biotechnology+54.2%Director of Bioinformatics, Biotechnology+54.2%

Demand snapshot

Active openings (simulated)8,186

Posting growth+11.7%

Median days to fill18 days

Simulated

Employed (US, simulated)15,443

Projected growth6.8%/yr

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Role characteristics

Remote-friendliness60%

Automation exposure25%

Sources & freshness

Compensation and demand figures on this page are simulated demo data, deterministically generated for this build of CareerAtlas — not verified real-world observations.

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