Job ID: 261180420
Job date: 2017-01-12
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Company : J. Craig Venter Institute Country : Role : Technician
Job date: 2017-01-12
End Date:
Company : J. Craig Venter Institute Country : Role : Technician
Job Description:
The Bioinformatics Engineer is responsible for operating, supporting, maintaining, developing, integrating, and deploying bioinformatics tools and software supporting the scientific mission of the JCVI. Bioinformatics Engineers contribute to all phases of the software engineering lifecycle to maintain JCVI’s scientific leadership through the cost-effective application of bioinformatics and software engineering tools and techniques to solve JCVI’s bioinformatics challenges. Essential Functions: -Supports the full software development lifecycle as well as operations for software-based tools developed at JCVI, typically integrating COTS, or open-source software from 3 rd parties. -Works under direct supervision and direction of Informatics management, or their designees, to execute bioinformatics assignments to meet project goals. Must be able to work independently where appropriate, exercising engineering judgment and involving supervisory personnel where appropriate. The Bioinformatics Engineer’s assignments will be determined by management as a function of business requirements and personnel capabilities. -Develops and maintains an understanding of the scientific and biological domain supported by the team, as well as bioinformatics tools, software, and IT technologies used by the team. -Collaborates closely and effectively with software, bioinformatics, scientific, information technology, and administrative personnel within and outside the Venter Institute to accomplish goals. Is an effective member of software and multi-disciplinary teams. -Complies with all documented JCVI policies and procedures. Works with manager and JCVI administrative functions to resolve issues as they arise. The dimensions upon which an Engineer’s established capabilities and professional growth will be judged are based on the ability to: -Responsible for the integration of environmental, health and safety protocols into work activities. This includes reporting potential hazards and when necessary helping to implement solutions to ensure safety and respect for the environment. -Performs other duties as assigned. -Strictly adheres to all documented JCVI policies and procedures to include carrying out all functions required of Institute employees (i.e. completion of timesheets in an accurate and timely manner). Qualifications: Pre-Requisites: -BS or MS in Biology or Computer Science/Software Engineering (and a familiarity with the other discipline) is required. -Specific technical skills and experience pre-requisites will be established for each Bioinformatics Engineer position, and may include some combination of the following: 1. Bioinformatics tools and techniques. 2. Scripting languages (Perl, Python, shell) and associated tools. 3. Web technologies (HTML, DHTML, XML, CSS, and JavaScript) and Graphics tools (Photoshop, Image Ready, Fireworks or similar). 4. Relational Database (Oracle, Postgres, MySQL, and related tools including SQL and PL/SQL) design, data warehousing. 5. Data Modeling (UML, ER, Ontology-based) and Agile development practices. 6. Operating Systems: UNIX and UNIX variants, Windows, Macintosh, and Grid technologies, including Sun Grid Engine. -A background in Population Genetics and an ability to interpret biological data. -Strong written and verbal communication skills. -Ability to collaborate across a multi-disciplinary team, and work independently.
Additional Info:
The J. Craig Venter Institute was formed in October 2006 through the merger of several affiliated and legacy organizations — The Institute for Genomic Research (TIGR) and The Center for the Advancement of Genomics (TCAG), The J. Craig Venter Science Foundation, The Joint Technology Center, and the Institute for Biological Energy Alternatives (IBEA). Today all these organizations have become one large multidisciplinary genomic-focused organization. With more than 250 scientists and staff, more than 250,000 square feet of laboratory space, and locations in Rockville, Maryland and La Jolla, California, JCVI is a world leader in genomic research. Please visit our web site at www.jcvi.org[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
The Bioinformatics Engineer is responsible for operating, supporting, maintaining, developing, integrating, and deploying bioinformatics tools and software supporting the scientific mission of the JCVI. Bioinformatics Engineers contribute to all phases of the software engineering lifecycle to maintain JCVI’s scientific leadership through the cost-effective application of bioinformatics and software engineering tools and techniques to solve JCVI’s bioinformatics challenges. Essential Functions: -Supports the full software development lifecycle as well as operations for software-based tools developed at JCVI, typically integrating COTS, or open-source software from 3 rd parties. -Works under direct supervision and direction of Informatics management, or their designees, to execute bioinformatics assignments to meet project goals. Must be able to work independently where appropriate, exercising engineering judgment and involving supervisory personnel where appropriate. The Bioinformatics Engineer’s assignments will be determined by management as a function of business requirements and personnel capabilities. -Develops and maintains an understanding of the scientific and biological domain supported by the team, as well as bioinformatics tools, software, and IT technologies used by the team. -Collaborates closely and effectively with software, bioinformatics, scientific, information technology, and administrative personnel within and outside the Venter Institute to accomplish goals. Is an effective member of software and multi-disciplinary teams. -Complies with all documented JCVI policies and procedures. Works with manager and JCVI administrative functions to resolve issues as they arise. The dimensions upon which an Engineer’s established capabilities and professional growth will be judged are based on the ability to: -Responsible for the integration of environmental, health and safety protocols into work activities. This includes reporting potential hazards and when necessary helping to implement solutions to ensure safety and respect for the environment. -Performs other duties as assigned. -Strictly adheres to all documented JCVI policies and procedures to include carrying out all functions required of Institute employees (i.e. completion of timesheets in an accurate and timely manner). Qualifications: Pre-Requisites: -BS or MS in Biology or Computer Science/Software Engineering (and a familiarity with the other discipline) is required. -Specific technical skills and experience pre-requisites will be established for each Bioinformatics Engineer position, and may include some combination of the following: 1. Bioinformatics tools and techniques. 2. Scripting languages (Perl, Python, shell) and associated tools. 3. Web technologies (HTML, DHTML, XML, CSS, and JavaScript) and Graphics tools (Photoshop, Image Ready, Fireworks or similar). 4. Relational Database (Oracle, Postgres, MySQL, and related tools including SQL and PL/SQL) design, data warehousing. 5. Data Modeling (UML, ER, Ontology-based) and Agile development practices. 6. Operating Systems: UNIX and UNIX variants, Windows, Macintosh, and Grid technologies, including Sun Grid Engine. -A background in Population Genetics and an ability to interpret biological data. -Strong written and verbal communication skills. -Ability to collaborate across a multi-disciplinary team, and work independently.
Requeriments :
Skills :
- Bioinformatics
- Biology
- HTML
- JavaScript
- Lunix/Unix
- Modeling
- MySQL
- Population Genetics
- Programing in Python
- Programming in PERL
- Shell scripting
- Software Design
- SQL
Areas :
Additional Info:
The J. Craig Venter Institute was formed in October 2006 through the merger of several affiliated and legacy organizations — The Institute for Genomic Research (TIGR) and The Center for the Advancement of Genomics (TCAG), The J. Craig Venter Science Foundation, The Joint Technology Center, and the Institute for Biological Energy Alternatives (IBEA). Today all these organizations have become one large multidisciplinary genomic-focused organization. With more than 250 scientists and staff, more than 250,000 square feet of laboratory space, and locations in Rockville, Maryland and La Jolla, California, JCVI is a world leader in genomic research. Please visit our web site at www.jcvi.org[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]