109746 - Bioinformatics Programmer

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 06/11/21 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 06/23/21. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

The UCSD Hemophilia and Thrombosis Treatment Center has a wide-ranging clinical, translational and basic research program, involving genomic and proteomic analysis, in the field of thrombosis and hemostasis.

This role involves developing and utilizing computational tools to analyze and interpret biological or other research data. Utilizes and develops algorithms, computational techniques, and statistical methodologies. Helps in the design of new experiments. Implements end-user needs in database searching and integration. Maintains the computational infrastructure and tracks the flow of samples and information for large-scale studies. Provides web-based bioinformatics and access to public and proprietary databases.

Uses skills as an advanced, specialized bioinformatics programming professional with an in-depth understanding of computational algorithms 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 and/or mentor a team of bioinformatics programming professionals and/or provide independent consultation regarding analytical approach for studies requiring complexity and scope in bioinformatics, to doctors, residents, fellows, postdocs and others involved in research. Prepares data for publication and presentation.

• Bachelor's Degree in biological science, computational/programming, or related area; and/or equivalent experience/training.

• A minimum of five (5+) or more years of relevant bioinformatics programming or scripting experience. Knowledge of modern biology and applicable field of research.

• Experience and proven success in bioinformatics methods, applications programming, web development and data structures.

• Master or PhD preferred.
• Knowledge of R programming language.
• Familiarity with proteomics field.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs