Bioinformatics Tools and Techniques

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Micro-CredentialCIP: 26.1103

A course on the latest bioinformatics tools and techniques used in genomic research| including sequence alignment| genome assembly| and functional annotation.

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Bioinformatics Tools and Techniques

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Micro-CredentialCIP: 26.1103

A course on the latest bioinformatics tools and techniques used in genomic research| including sequence alignment| genome assembly| and functional annotation.

Skills & Competencies

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingActive LearningMonitoringSystems EvaluationSystems AnalysisMathematicsScienceTime ManagementCoordinationManagement of Personnel ResourcesQuality Control AnalysisSocial PerceptivenessProgramming

Knowledge

English LanguageComputers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsEngineering and TechnologyAdministration and ManagementTelecommunicationsBiologyChemistryMedicine and DentistryAdministrativeGeographyDesignCommunications and Media

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionInductive ReasoningOral ExpressionInformation OrderingWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityNear VisionCategory FlexibilitySpeech RecognitionFluency of IdeasMathematical ReasoningSpeech ClarityOriginalityVisualization

Tasks

Conduct research, or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and
Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to
Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research perso
Design and validate clinical databases, including designing or testing logic checks.
Process clinical data, including receipt, entry, verification, or filing of information.
Generate data queries, based on validation checks or errors and omissions identified during data ent
Generate standard or custom reports summarizing business, financial, or economic data for review by
Maintain or update business intelligence tools, databases, dashboards, systems, or methods.
Manage timely flow of business intelligence information to users.
Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and
Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation o
Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
Monitor or track project milestones and deliverables.
Communicate with staff or clients to understand specific system requirements.
Investigate system component suitability for specified purposes, and make recommendations regarding
Provide customers or installation teams guidelines for implementing secure systems.
Identify security system weaknesses, using penetration tests.
Coordinate monitoring of networks or systems for security breaches or intrusions.
Assess the quality of security controls, using performance indicators.
Assist in determining document management policies to facilitate efficient, legal, and secure access
Assist in the development of document or content classification taxonomies to facilitate information
Implement electronic document processing, retrieval, and distribution systems in collaboration with
Produce data layers, maps, tables, or reports, using spatial analysis procedures or Geographic Infor
Design or prepare graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, using GIS ha
Maintain or modify existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases.
Monitor systems for intrusions or denial of service attacks, and report security breaches to appropr
Identify or document backup or recovery plans.
Back up or modify applications and related data to provide for disaster recovery.
Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.
Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting princ
Assign or schedule tasks to meet work priorities and goals.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareDocument management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDevelopment environment softwareObject or component oriented development softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareStorage networking softwareCloud-based management softwareData base management system softwareExpert system softwareOperating system softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareWord processing softwareVideo creation and editing softwareWeb platform development softwareOffice suite softwareMedical softwareCategorization or classification softwareAccess softwareData base reporting softwareBusiness intelligence and data analysis softwareProcedure management softwareProject management softwareApplication server softwareNetwork monitoring softwareInternet directory services softwareDesktop publishing software

Tools

Aerobic growth chambersAgitatorsAmino acid analyzersAnaerobic growth chambersAnalytical balancesAutoclavesAutomated cell countersAutomated microplate ELISA readersAutomated tissue/slide stainersAutomatic pipettersBalancesBioanalyzersBiological containment hoodsCentrifugesConductivity metersHandheld computersLaptop computersSmartphonesComputer serversData warehouse appliancesLaser facsimile machinesPhotocopiersScannersStorage serversApplication serversDesktop computersLaser printersMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersTablet computers

Work Values

AchievementSupportWorking ConditionsIndependenceRelationshipsRecognition

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