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Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics and other scientific research would not be possible without the assistance of IT professionals. As a result of this and other factors, one of the fastest growing fields in the IT industry is database administration. Even though many specialists within this field hold graduate degrees, many technicians are beginning to work as database administrators.

What would you do as a database administrator in bioinformatics?
You'd assist in the creation of data queries for research specialists responsible for locating characteristics and patterns within gathered data, such as data gathered for the genome project.

What kind of training would you need?
You would require training in biotechnology, database administration, and other fields of IT.