Bioinformatics Specialists

Any experience one can obtain in the field of bioinformatics—such as an internship, summer job, volunteering, or a part-time job—will be useful.

To be a successful bioinformatics specialist, you should have excellent computer, mathematical, and problem solving skills; be very knowledgeable about medical science; be able to use scientific rules and the scientific method to solve problems; have an analytical mind; have a patient personality; and be highly ethical. You also need strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work as a member of a team, and a willingness to continue to learn throughout your career.