Keck School of Medicine
Programmer Analyst
Keck School of Medicine, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
School:
Keck School of MedicineDepartment:
Biochemistry and Molecular MedicinePosition:
Programmer Analyst IThere is an exciting new opportunity at the University of Southern California for a highly motivated candidate who would like to strengthen bioinformatics skills. Working with researchers who led data analysis of large genomic consortia (e.g. TCGA, ENCODE, PsychENCODE), the Programmer Analyst I will analyze in-house generated high throughput sequencing epigenomics datasets and integrate multi-dimensional large-scale omics datasets, utilizing and building software programs. The Programmer Analyst I will assist on various research projects. The position may require occasional flexible work hours depending on the demands of the protocols and processing timelines.Responsibilities:Install, analyze, assess, and maintain and modify existing programs to make improvementsBuild computational infrastructure, systems, and pipelines of programsDevelop algorithms and write novel scripts to analyze next-generation sequencing datasetsDevelop web-based databases and tools to facilitate data analysisWrite protocols and present experimental resultsPrepare scientific manuscripts under the direction of PIMake suggestions based on daily operations, and the analyst may also be responsible for teaching techniques to othersQualifications:Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science, Computational Biology, Statistics, or Data Science in a relevant fieldFamiliarity with R or Python, and the Unix (Linux) environment is required; skills in other programming languages (e.g. perl or java) will be a plusBackground and work knowledge in algorithms, scientific computing, and machine learning or statisticsExperience with building databases or programsExperience in analyzing and annotating omics data sets will be a plusExperience and knowledge of research processes, workflow development, and documenting protocolsAbility to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasksExcellent organizational skillsDue to the collaborative, multi-lab nature of this project, it is essential for an applicant to have excellent organizational and communication skillsThe hourly rate range for this position is $32.77 - $39.79. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.To Apply:Complete the Workday applicationMinimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined work experience and education as equivalent Minimum Experience: 0 - 6 months Minimum Field of Expertise: General knowledge of programming and documentation procedures and programming methods and operator instructions. Knowledge of one or more appropriate computer languages.
Keck School of MedicineDepartment:
Biochemistry and Molecular MedicinePosition:
Programmer Analyst IThere is an exciting new opportunity at the University of Southern California for a highly motivated candidate who would like to strengthen bioinformatics skills. Working with researchers who led data analysis of large genomic consortia (e.g. TCGA, ENCODE, PsychENCODE), the Programmer Analyst I will analyze in-house generated high throughput sequencing epigenomics datasets and integrate multi-dimensional large-scale omics datasets, utilizing and building software programs. The Programmer Analyst I will assist on various research projects. The position may require occasional flexible work hours depending on the demands of the protocols and processing timelines.Responsibilities:Install, analyze, assess, and maintain and modify existing programs to make improvementsBuild computational infrastructure, systems, and pipelines of programsDevelop algorithms and write novel scripts to analyze next-generation sequencing datasetsDevelop web-based databases and tools to facilitate data analysisWrite protocols and present experimental resultsPrepare scientific manuscripts under the direction of PIMake suggestions based on daily operations, and the analyst may also be responsible for teaching techniques to othersQualifications:Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science, Computational Biology, Statistics, or Data Science in a relevant fieldFamiliarity with R or Python, and the Unix (Linux) environment is required; skills in other programming languages (e.g. perl or java) will be a plusBackground and work knowledge in algorithms, scientific computing, and machine learning or statisticsExperience with building databases or programsExperience in analyzing and annotating omics data sets will be a plusExperience and knowledge of research processes, workflow development, and documenting protocolsAbility to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasksExcellent organizational skillsDue to the collaborative, multi-lab nature of this project, it is essential for an applicant to have excellent organizational and communication skillsThe hourly rate range for this position is $32.77 - $39.79. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.To Apply:Complete the Workday applicationMinimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined work experience and education as equivalent Minimum Experience: 0 - 6 months Minimum Field of Expertise: General knowledge of programming and documentation procedures and programming methods and operator instructions. Knowledge of one or more appropriate computer languages.