Grant Specialist Job - Bioinformatics - Xiphophorus Genetic Stock Center

Job Description

• Responsible for providing the research program technical and computer operation support including diagnosis and repair of computer hardware, software and systems problems as they arise.
• Oversee network and web site management and oversight of server and system development.
• Development and implementation computer programs and software that is specific to bioinformatic program needs. Preference for candidates with specific experience in bioinformatic development including establishment and operation of high throughput processing programs for transcriptome, proteomic, and genomic databases.
• Responsible for overseeing training and writing manuals for others to successfully perform computer processing of genetic and genomic data.
• Responsible for ensuring internal and external investigators are able to access databases and database handling programs via the program web site as directed by the program director.
• Responsible for and maintenance of precise records of work activities and for provision of written materials related to progress as directed by the program director.
• May be asked to take part in complex experiments and research projects which require constant monitoring and observation.
• May be required to take part in and scheduling and training of student or staff groups in computer and software use in both formal lecture and informal settings.

Duties

• Oversee day to day research program technical and computer operational support including diagnosis and repair of computer hardware, software and systems problems as they arise.
• Oversee maintenance of network and web site and server/system development.
• Takes part in complex research experiments and activities and analyses that includes data collection selecting appropriate analysis procedure, set up of data for analysis and writing programs to perform the analyses and judge producing written reports on the result of the analysis.
• Train and supervise students and employees in activities involved in the specific area.
• Development and implementation computer programs and software that is specific to bioinformatic program needs. (i.e, high throughput processing programs for transcriptome, proteomic, and genomic databases).
• Responsible for writing manuals for others to successfully perform computer processing of genetic and genomic data. Responsible for ensuring internal and external investigators are able to access databases and database handling programs via the web site as directed by the program director.
• Responsible for and maintenance of precise records of work activities and for provision of written materials related to progress as directed by the program director.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. Degree or higher in Computer Science and/or Mathematics;
• Knowledge in bioinformatic data processing and of the computer hardware and software used in the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Reading and Writing ability in English to read and interpret manuals, policies and specific field literature;
• to prepare clear and grammatically correct procedure, manuals, reports and protocols.
• Knowledge of Algebra to prepare and document experiments, journals, and protocols;
• interpersonal skills to direct the work in English of others, and to communicate with coworkers and others in different field and collaborators;
• problem solving and decision making skills to diagnose computer hardware and software problems, schedule staff, upgrade programs, inventory and equipment;
• to prioritize own workload and that of office staff;
• to prioritize the use of computer hardware;
• and to prioritize and schedule own work so as to complete project in allotted time frame.

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