19-1029.01

Bioinformatics Scientists

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.

1.6OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

You're basically automation-proof

Only 8% of jobs we track are safer than this

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 2% probability of automation for this role
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8%
of jobs safer
939
jobs riskier than this
+1.2%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

Bioinformatics scientists are both empowered and challenged by large language models trained on genomic and proteomic data—tools like AlphaFold 3, ESMFold, and AWS HealthOmics AI pipelines can now perform analyses that once required months of custom coding. Novel research design, cross-disciplinary biological interpretation, and grant-funded discovery science remain human-driven. By 2027, bioinformatics scientists who leverage AI models for hypothesis generation will be significantly more productive, while routine pipeline-execution roles face automation.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$93,330
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+1.2%
Little or no change
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 5 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →