Senior Bioinformatics Programmer

Job ID: 731661680
Job date: 2018-06-16
End Date: 2018-08-15

Company : University of California San Diego 

Country : United States 

Role : Programmer 


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Job Description:
We constantly seek to recruit highly motivated, technologically ­advanced, and deeply interested individuals who are ready to become a part of our dynamic research and educational environment. Uses skills as an advanced, specialized bioinformatics programming professional with an in-depth understanding of computational algorithms and systems to identify and resolve a wide range of highly complex issues/software bugs where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. May lead or mentor a team of bioinformatics programming professionals.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in biological science, computational/programming, or related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
  • Five (5) or more years of relevant experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of bioinformatics methods, applications programming, web development and data structures. Proven experience with common bioinformatics pipelines, technology, stacksand computing/delivery platforms (preferably RNA-seq protocols, Python scientific stack, Docker/BaseSpace). Experience with mark-up languages such as HTML or XML. In-depth knowledge in area of expertise with an understanding and advanced ability to independently analyze a needs requirement, develop, and implement systems for complex applications. Proven skill to plan and carry out projects to completion in a time sensitive environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of bioinformatics programming design, modification and implementation. Expert knowledge and research experience with next generation sequencing data analysis. Demonstrated experience with scripting language such as Python or Perl. Proven experience with software development full life cycle, architecture, design, object-orientation, documentation, continuous integration and deployment.
  • Advanced understanding of relational databases, web interfaces and operating systems. Expertise in scientific programming. Proven record of producing and delivering well-designed scientific software in an industrial or academic environment.
  • Advanced project management skills. Excellent organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to manage a large volume of work efficiently and meet deadlines with frequent interruptions and changing priorities. Demonstrated ability to develop, organize, and track projects and coordinate complex activities requiring a high level of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
  • In-depth knowledge of modern biology and applicable field of research.
  • Ability to lead a team, meet deadlines and demonstrate advanced problem solving skills.
  • Demonstrated experience to troubleshoot and problem solve in computational work.
  • In-depth knowledge of web, application and data security concepts and methods.
  • Proven ability to work in a Unix environment.
  • Strong experience with the design, development, and maintenance of data collections used for data storage and analysis in a biomedical research environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to organize large volumes of data using creative tools, logs and databases created to use with multiple research projects.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

Employment is subject to a criminal background check.


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The UCSD Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (CMM) is one of two basic science units in the School of Medicine where world­ class researchers study fundamental cellular processes and pathways using a variety of techniques from classical genetics and fluorescence microscopy to high­throughput genomics, systems biology, and crystallography. Our 36 faculty and over 200 postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, and research staff work on the cutting edge of biology, cutting across fields from basic biochemistry and genetics to genomics, systems biology and stem cell biology. The faculty also play a major role in medical and graduate student training, providing educational and programmatic offerings that span several disciplines and provide diversity to meet the interests of a broad spectrum of students and scholars. The diverse mix of ages, backgrounds, and talents creates a robust work environment with challenging career opportunities and a commitment to continued growth potential.

Recognized as one of the top 15 research universities worldwide, our culture of collaboration sparks discoveries that advance society and drive economic impact. Everything we do is dedicated to ensuring our students have the opportunity to become changemakers, equipped with the multidisciplinary tools needed to accelerate answers to our world’s most pressing issues.

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