Research Programmer II

Job ID: 02772
Job date: 2017-05-07
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Company : Scripps Research Institute 

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Role : Programmer  | Research Scientist 


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Job Description:
The hiring laboratory is involved in numerous projects to build software infrastructure for bioinformatics, genetics, and genomics research. We have a particular emphasis on building community platforms that enable collaboration and crowdsourcing. This position will be involved in one or more NIH-funded projects focusing on management of biological data. Current representative projects include BioGPS.org, mygene.info, genegames.org, and Mark2Cure.org. This position will be involved in the design and implementation of web interfaces and/or web services. This position will also perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.

Basic Qualifications:

-Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. A degree in a biological or chemical science may be accepted if applicable to the science developed/performed in the individual lab.

-Minimum of two years programming experience. Lab/benchwork experience may be accepted in conjunction with development/programming experience as determined by the individual lab.

-An advanced degree in a field directly related to the science developed/performed may be accepted in lieu of some experience (e.g. Master’s degree in lieu of 1-2 years’ experience or Ph.D. in lieu of 2-3 years’ experience), depending upon the individual lab.

-Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to apply the fundamentals of software application development.

Preferred Qualifications:

The technology stack currently used in the lab includes:

* jQuery

* Bootstrap

* Python/Django

* Java/Tomcat

* R/Bioconductor

* Weka

* Tornado

* Postgres

* MongoDB

* ElasticSearch

* uWSGI

* Nginx

* AWS EC2

* AWS AMT

* Mercurial/git

Prior experience with one or more of these technologies is viewed favorably. Descriptions of how and why you’ve used competing technologies is also welcome. Prior experience with open-source software is preferred. Including links to public code repositories if available is recommended.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience.


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Additional Info:
Location: California

Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement

The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

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