Compare Molecular and Cellular Biologists & Bioinformatics Scientists District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Molecular and Cellular Biologists $108,200
Bioinformatics Scientists $108,200

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.

Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Medium
Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bioinformatics Scientists
Bioinformatics Scientists
Very High

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Bioinformatics Scientists
Bioinformatics Scientists

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Molecular and Cellular Biologists

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Bioinformatics Scientists
Bioinformatics Scientists

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Molecular and Cellular Biologists

4 related certifications

Certification for Bioinformatics Scientists
Bioinformatics Scientists

0 related certifications