Job of the future
Bioinformatician
The bioinformatician creates, develops and enhances programs and software that allow biological data to be stored, classified and analyzed. It builds a bridge between biology, which is necessary for interpreting biological data and the computer-based methods needed to process and analyze this data.
Job of the future
Computational Biologist
The computational biologist develops and applies methods of data and theoretical analysis, mathematical modelling and computational simulation techniques to the study of biological systems and processes.
Main duties
1. Manage, analyze and interpret biological data using computer-based methods
2. Model molecules, cells and carry out DNA sequencing operations using computer-based tools
3. Develop, program and ensure the proper functioning of the computer and software tools
4. Develop solutions to automate thre processing of omic data
Academic training
General description
Computer science path:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, in programming, or in software development
- Graduate or postgraduate studies in biology or life sciences
Scientific path:
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, biomedical sciences, or related field
- Graduate or postgraduate studies in bioinformatics
College
Pre-university training
Computer Science and Mathematics
- Collège du Bois-de-Boulogne
- Collège de Maisonneuve
- Collège de Rosemont
- Vanier College
- Collège André-Grasset
- Collège TAV
Science
- CEGEP de Saint-Laurent
- CEGEP du Vieux Montréal
- CEGEP Gérald-Godin
- CEGEP John Abbott
- Collège Ahuntsic
- Collège André-Grasset
- Collège Brébeuf
- Collège Brébeuf
- Collège de Maisonneuve
- Collège des Marcellines
- Collège du Bois-de-Boulogne
- Collège Marie-Victorin
- Institut Teccart
- Vanier College
Health science
- CEGEP André-Laurendeau
- CEGEP de Saint-Laurent
- Collège Ahuntsic
- Collège Dawson
- Collège de Maisonneuve
- Collège de Rosemont
- Vanier College
- Collège TAV
- Collégiale Sainte-Anne
- Marianopolis College
Pure and applied science
- CEGEP André-Laurendeau
- CEGEP de Saint-Laurent
- Collège Ahuntsic
- Collège Dawson
- Collège de Maisonneuve
- Collège de Rosemont
- Vanier College
- Collégiale Sainte-Anne
- Marianopolis College
Scientific French Baccalaureate
Technical training
DEC
Computer science technology technical training
Computer science technology technical training (networks and security)
Data management and research technics technical training
Technical training in a related field (IT, web programming)
AEC
Networks management and cyber security
University
Undergraduate studies
Bachelor of Bioinformatics
Bachelor of Biology and Mathematics
Bachelor of Computer science and Biology
Bachelor of Computer science
Bachelor of software engineering
Bachelor of Mathematics and Computer science
Bachelor of Computer science and software engineering
Bachelor of Mathematics (Statistics)
Bachelor of Biology
Bachelor of Biological sciences
Bachelor of Biochemistry
Bachelor of biochemistry and molecular medicine
Bachelor of Biomedical sciences
Bachelor of Microbiology and Immunology
Bachelor of Neuroscience
Bachelor of Cognitive neurosciences
Graduate studies (An asset)
Master’s in Bioinformatics
Master’s in Mathematics for intelligence and data management
Master’s in software engineering
Master’s in Computer science, specialization in artificial intelligence
Master’s in Computer science
- UQAM
- McGill University (Thesis)
- McGill University (Non-thesis)
- Concordia University (Applied)
- Concordia University (Research)
- Université de Montréal
Master’s in Statistics
Master’s in Mathematics and statistics
- Concordia University
- McGill University (Thesis)
- McGill University (Applied)
- UQAM
Master’s in Biology
Master’s in Biological sciences
Master’s in Biomedical sciences
Master’s in Biochemistry
- Université de Montréal
- McGill University (Thesis)
- UQAM
Master’s in Pathology and Cellular Biology
Master’s in Molecular Biology
Master’s in Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Physiology
Master’s in Microbiology and Immunology
Specialized graduate diploma in Bioinformatics
Specialized graduate diploma in Biotechnology and Genomics
Specialized graduate diploma in software engineering
Specialized graduate diploma in Computer science
Specialized graduate diploma in Machine learning
Postgraduate studies (an asset)
Ph.D. in Bioinformatics
Ph.D. in Computer Science
Ph.D. in Cognitive Informatics
Ph.D. in Statistics
Ph.D. in Mathematics and Statistics
Ph.D. in Biology
Ph.D. in Biological sciences
Ph.D. in Biomedical sciences
Ph.D. in Molecular Biology
Ph.D. in Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Pathology
Ph.D. in Biochemistry
Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology
Ph.D. in Virology and Immunology
Continuous training
- CONTINUUM : A qualifying training in data science
Hiring sub-sectors
Profile of required skills
TECHNOLOGICAL
- Know how to set up, harmonize and manage databases
- Analyze and interpret statistics related to the data
- Demonstrate proficiency in programming languages and tools
- Measure the performance of AI systems
SCIENTIFIC
- Be familiar with techniques related to the creation, analysis and valuation of omics data
- Know how to model and manage data
- Be proficient in statistics
REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
- Know the regulations (SC, FDA, EMA)
- Understand the drug review process
RELATIONSHIPS AND SALES
n.s.p.
MANAGEMENT
- Demonstrate problem solving and analysis capabilities
- Develop the versatility and ability to perform multiple tasks
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
- Take an interest in disruptive technologies
- Understand how AI is integrated in the LSHT value chain
Bioinformatician
Industry opportunities
Prospects – Findings
Technological skills that will need to integrate:
- Genomics
- Artificial intelligence (integration and performance measurement)