Job ID: 8882304
Job date: 2017-03-15
End Date:
Company : Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Country : Role : Technician
Job date: 2017-03-15
End Date:
Company : Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Country : Role : Technician
Job Description:
The development and implementation of cutting-edge IT and database solutions for the PPBC represents a major strategic priority for the Center. The software engineer/programmer recruitment seeks to expand this expertise within the Center. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: -Performs software development, programming, and support for the PPBC. -Develops, maintains, and expands functionality of existing and to be developed biobank database systems. -Works closely with other IT groups throughout MSKCC on development and federation of database systems. -Develops software systems using a mix of the following: C/C++, Python, Java, Perl/CGI, JavaScript, Ruby, and SQL. -Installs necessary and relevant software. Stays current with new software versions, patches and security. -Builds tools for real-time federation to other databases at MSKCC. -Stays current with general bioinformatics tools and installs/runs tools as needed (genomics, proteomics, other bioinformatics tools). -Works to develop web-based visualizations of PPBC data. -Collects use scenarios and functionality requirements for biobank specimen acquisition, database entry, specimen storage and annotation, and automated retrieval. -Develops an attractive web presence for the PPBC and real-time data display (“dashboard”) of relevant biobank data. -Collaborates with the clinical pathology team on interoperability and data flow between clinical LIMS (CoPath) and research databases. -Works with Linux systems administrator to configure new and existing software packages for security, performance and maintainability. -Performs database integrity checks and prepares the PPBC informatics pipeline for clinical certification (CAP, CLIA). -Sets up technical evaluation studies for the optimization of database schemas and SQL queries. -Writes scripts to monitor database backups and archiving when appropriate. Qualifications: -Bachelor’s Degree with 2-4 years in computer science or related field. Master’s or PhD with 0-2 years’ experience preferred. -Background in biology, medicine, biochemistry, etc. very desirable. -Strong background in programming, configuring, and implementing database systems required. -Experience with bioinformatics algorithms and software tools very desirable. -Prior experience with biobank database systems preferred (e.g., caTissue Suite, other open source software or commercial, such as Freezerworks). -Solid experience with writing and modifying code. -Experience with web programming and data visualization on websites. -Experience with health data exchange standards (HL7) preferred. -Experience with building, configuring, running, and maintaining Linux servers preferred. -High-performance computing experience preferred. -Solid experience with programming, modifying, customizing, and querying database systems (Oracle, SAP). -Experience with data federation between different database systems. -Experience with production systems and building data warehouse products and reporting systems desirable. This position requires cross-disciplinary and strong analytical skills as well as broad experience using computational methods, databases, software, and hardware.
Additional Info:
The Precision Pathology Biobanking Center (PPBC) is a newly established Research Center at MSK and its Department of Pathology. Company Overview: At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we’re not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we’re driving excellence and improving outcomes. For the 26th year, MSK has been named a top hospital for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. We’re treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day. Closing: MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
The development and implementation of cutting-edge IT and database solutions for the PPBC represents a major strategic priority for the Center. The software engineer/programmer recruitment seeks to expand this expertise within the Center. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: -Performs software development, programming, and support for the PPBC. -Develops, maintains, and expands functionality of existing and to be developed biobank database systems. -Works closely with other IT groups throughout MSKCC on development and federation of database systems. -Develops software systems using a mix of the following: C/C++, Python, Java, Perl/CGI, JavaScript, Ruby, and SQL. -Installs necessary and relevant software. Stays current with new software versions, patches and security. -Builds tools for real-time federation to other databases at MSKCC. -Stays current with general bioinformatics tools and installs/runs tools as needed (genomics, proteomics, other bioinformatics tools). -Works to develop web-based visualizations of PPBC data. -Collects use scenarios and functionality requirements for biobank specimen acquisition, database entry, specimen storage and annotation, and automated retrieval. -Develops an attractive web presence for the PPBC and real-time data display (“dashboard”) of relevant biobank data. -Collaborates with the clinical pathology team on interoperability and data flow between clinical LIMS (CoPath) and research databases. -Works with Linux systems administrator to configure new and existing software packages for security, performance and maintainability. -Performs database integrity checks and prepares the PPBC informatics pipeline for clinical certification (CAP, CLIA). -Sets up technical evaluation studies for the optimization of database schemas and SQL queries. -Writes scripts to monitor database backups and archiving when appropriate. Qualifications: -Bachelor’s Degree with 2-4 years in computer science or related field. Master’s or PhD with 0-2 years’ experience preferred. -Background in biology, medicine, biochemistry, etc. very desirable. -Strong background in programming, configuring, and implementing database systems required. -Experience with bioinformatics algorithms and software tools very desirable. -Prior experience with biobank database systems preferred (e.g., caTissue Suite, other open source software or commercial, such as Freezerworks). -Solid experience with writing and modifying code. -Experience with web programming and data visualization on websites. -Experience with health data exchange standards (HL7) preferred. -Experience with building, configuring, running, and maintaining Linux servers preferred. -High-performance computing experience preferred. -Solid experience with programming, modifying, customizing, and querying database systems (Oracle, SAP). -Experience with data federation between different database systems. -Experience with production systems and building data warehouse products and reporting systems desirable. This position requires cross-disciplinary and strong analytical skills as well as broad experience using computational methods, databases, software, and hardware.
Requeriments :
Skills :
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- HPC
- JavaScript
- Lunix/Unix
- Programing in C
- Programing in C++
- Programing in Python
- Programing Skills
- Programming in Java
- Programming in PERL
- Software Design
- SQL
Additional Info:
The Precision Pathology Biobanking Center (PPBC) is a newly established Research Center at MSK and its Department of Pathology. Company Overview: At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we’re not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we’re driving excellence and improving outcomes. For the 26th year, MSK has been named a top hospital for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. We’re treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day. Closing: MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]