An organization cannot function without computers, and trained professionals are needed to maintain databases, write custom software, and keep the networks running. Although smaller organizations may try to satisfy all their computing needs with a bioinformaticist , software developers and IT professionals seeking jobs in scientific organizations do not necessarily need to have any background in a natural science. Employers like to see formal training on a resume, but they're more interested in past experience, and how that experience will translate into quickly coming up to speed in a particular job - technology moves fast in the IT world, and employers want someone who can be productive immediately. Computer scientists fresh from college with no relevant work experience may find themselves working at the help desk, installing software on an organizations' workstations, maintaining the daily operations of a web site, or writing pieces of code that fit into an organizations' larger computing needs. Since technology often moves quickly, qualified employees can quickly increase their responsibilities, taking on larger projects with less overall supervision.
Smaller companies are especially good places for rapid advancement.
Opportunities also abound for more experienced IT professionals, project managers, database administrators, and Ph.D.-level computer scientists. These employees combine a keen grasp of the technology with experience and a proven track record, and are sought in all types of industries.