Apply principles and methods of bioinformatics to assist scientists in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. They apply bioinformatics tools to visualize, analyze, manipulate or interpret molecular data. They build and maintain databases.

Compile and compute data according to statistical formulas for use in statistical studies. They perform actuarial computations and compile charts and graphs for use by actuaries. Includes actuarial clerks.

Read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors. Includes proofreaders of braille.

Operate one or more of a variety of office machines, such as photocopying, photographic, and duplicating machines, or other office machines.

Perform duties too varied and diverse to be classified in any specific office clerical occupation, requiring knowledge of office systems and procedures. Their clerical duties may include a combination of answering telephones, bookkeeping, typing or word processing, stenography, office machine operation, and filing.

Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution. They use hand or mail handling machines to time stamp, open, read, sort, and route incoming mail; and address, seal, stamp, fold, stuff, and affix postage to outgoing mail or packages. Their duties may also include keeping necessary records and completed forms.

Process applications for, changes to, reinstatement of, and cancellation of insurance policies. They review applications, compile data on insurance policy changes and change policy records to conform to insured party's specifications. They determine automatic reinstatement according to company policies.

Obtain information from insured or designated persons for purpose of settling claim with insurance carrier.

Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication ready material.

Use word processor, computer or typewriter to type letters, reports, forms, or other material from rough draft, corrected copy, or voice recording. They perform other clerical duties as assigned.