Clinical Application Specialist Level 1

Job Summary:

We are looking for a skilled and motivated programmer to join Discovery Platform and Technologies (DPT) with a specific focus on supporting the department software and data processing needs. The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with a web-framework, knowledge of a scripting language, and familiarity with Linux. This person will leverage these skills working as a member of the cross-functional team to discover enable improved workflows in a sustainable manner. The candidate is expected to document existing and new processes, support existing tools, and build new capabilities to support research activities.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain software documentation for existing and new development work
•  Troubleshoot and resolve software related issues
•  Build data processing pipelines to automate common data workflow needs
•  Write SQL queries across disparate databases to build reports and dashboards
•  Create utilities to enable new data processing methods
• Collaborate with scientist colleagues to understand their needs and formulate software solutions to streamline workflows

Basic:

• BS in Computer Science, Information technology, or related
• Experience with scripting language (eg Python, R, Ruby)
• Experience with web framework
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Can do attitude/ Team-oriented/open to tackle new challenge
•  High attention to detail, creativity in problem-solving, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to successfully work independently
• Learns fast, grasps the 'essence' and can change the course quickly where indicated
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo
• Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement
• Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures and manages innovation to reality

Preferred:

• Proficient in Python, Django, and the SciPy stack (numpy, pandas, matplotlib, etc)
• Familiarity with SQL
•  Experience with a Javascript visualization library (D3, Vega, etc)
•  Experience with Linux shell scripting
•  Knowledge of Docker

Qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Education: Bachelors

Skills:

• Python, Django, and the SciPy stack
• SQL
• Javascript visualization library
• Linux Shell Scripting
• Docker