As of June 2026, Bioinformatics Scientists has an AI-exposure score of 59/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Bioinformatics Scientists

59/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 62% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$98,920. About 4,800 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

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.

Common titles
BioinformaticistBioinformatics ScientistResearch ScientistScientistResearch AssociateScientific Database Curator
O*NET job-zone preparation
Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparation Needed Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience.

Broad guidance for this preparation level; exact requirements vary by role and employer.

Skills and knowledge
Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingWritingScience
Tools and technology
Amazon Web Services AWS softwareBashCC++GitHubLinux
Work context
Email useFace-to-face discussionsDecision latitudeIndoor controlled settingTelephone

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Bioinformatics Scientists, SOC 19-1029.01. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Bioinformatics Scientists tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Compile data for use in activities, such as gene expression profiling, genome annotation, or structural bioinformatics.
  • Create or modify web-based bioinformatics tools.
  • Improve user interfaces to bioinformatics software and databases.
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Augmentable
  • Develop data models and databases.
  • Manipulate publicly accessible, commercial, or proprietary genomic, proteomic, or post-genomic databases.
10 more augmentable tasks locked in the report.
Durable
  • Consult with researchers to analyze problems, recommend technology-based solutions, or determine computational strategies.

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