Database Manager

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Job date: 2017-07-21
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Company : Mount Sinai Health System 

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Role : Programmer 


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Job Description:
The Neurodevelopmental Disorders Program at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS) is looking for a full-time programmer with a strong background in web and database development. The candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining a web-based database used to collect clinical and genetic data from research study subjects. The successful applicant will work as part of a project involving clinical and genetic researchers working on neurodevelopmental disorders with a large focus on epilepsy. S/he will be responsible for developing, testing, improving and maintaining new and existing databases to help users retrieve data effectively. We seek a highly motivated and dedicated person with a B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science or a related field, with excellent quantitative skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative environment. The candidate will preferably have at least two years of work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The applicant should have a strong database development background, and prior experience with clinical databases is preferable.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will work as part of a project involving clinical and genetic researchers working on neurodevelopmental disorders with a large focus on epilepsy. S/he will be responsible for developing, testing, improving and maintaining new and existing databases to help users retrieve data effectively

What You'll Bring:

Education and Experience:

  • B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science or a related field
  • Excellent quantitative skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
  • The candidate will preferably have at least two years of work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • The applicant should have a strong database development background, and prior experience with clinical databases is preferable.
Advanced experience in several of the following areas:
  • Proven work experience as a Database developer
  • Hands on experience with SQL
  • Familiarity working with PHP, JavaScript, HTML and relational databases such as MySQL/MariaDB and/or Postgres
  • Knowledge of software development and user interface web applications
  • Linux/Unix operating systems and high-performance computing clusters.
  • Prior experience with RedCap is an asset.
  • Statistical packages (e.g. R, Matlab).
  • Ability to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills.
  • Ability to work well with others.
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Job Type: Full-time

Required education: Bachelor's

Required experience:

Database Development: 1 year

Programming: 1 year

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