General Information
| Job Description | BIOINFORMATICS PROGR 3 | Working Title | Bioinformatics Programmer 3 |
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| Job Code | 009401 | Grade | 24 |
| Department Name | Center for Plant Cell Biology - D01263 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced bioinformatics programming professional with a broad understanding of computational algorithms; identifies and resolves a wide range of issues/software bugs. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Operates independently. |
Department Custom Scope
| The Institute for Integrative Genome Biology (IIGB) with its two affiliated centers, the Center for Plant Cell Biology and the Center for Infectious Disease Vector Research, was established in 2000 to pioneer solutions for hunger, disease, and environmental sustainability, some of the greatest challenges confronting the 21st century. It pursues these aims by embracing advances in genomics technologies with multidisciplinary research in projects exploring the development of more nutritious foods, disease- and flood-resistant crops, alternative fuel sources and new medical and pharmaceutical treatments, among many others. Comprised of over 100 physical and life scientists, engineers, biologists, computer scientists and statisticians in 16 Departments and 4 UCR Colleges and Schools, IIGB is organized around an 11,000 sq. ft. suite of Core Facilities that serve as a centralized, shared-use resource for campus researchers, offering advanced services in bioinformatics, genomics, microscopy, proteomics, and metabolomics/lipidomics. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Bachelor's degree in biological science, computational/programming, or related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| PhD from a recognized university in bioinformatics; or combined degrees in computer science and a biological science; or a degree in either computer science combined with relevant experience in biological science; or a degree in a biological science combined with relevant experience in computer science. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
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Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
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Applies complex bioinformatics concepts to design, develop, modify, debug, and evaluate software programs and web tools.
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25 |
| Conducts bioinformatics programming and testing of new algorithms that interact with other related databases. | 25 |
| Analyzes existing programs or works to formulate logic for new systems, devises logic procedures, flowcharts, data analysis, codes and tests/debugs programs. | 20 |
Develops, implements, and maintains web interfaces to share and display bioinformatics analysis and content with collaborators and other users.
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20 |
| Recommends and implements changes in development, maintenance and sets system standards for analysis algorithms, tools, and infrastructure. | 5 |
| Performs complex data modeling, performance and integration testing, and builds user interfaces for a variety of internal and external constituents. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
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| Thorough knowledge of bioinformatics methods, applications programming, web development and data structures. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of bioinformatics programming design, modification and implementation. | Required |
| Understanding of relational databases, web interfaces, and operating systems. | Required |
| Strong project management skills. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of modern biology and applicable field of research. | Required |
| Communication skills to work with both technical and non-technical personnel in multiple fields of expertise and at various levels in the organization. | Required |
| Ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner. | Required |
| Ability to interface with management on a regular basis. | Required |
| Self motivated, work independently or as part of a team, able to learn quickly, meet deadlines and demonstrate problem solving skills. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of web, application and data security concepts and methods. | Required |
| Basic knowledge of high-performance computing and cloud computing technologies | Required |
| Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of faculty on a wide range of research projects | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
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| Must pass a background check. | Required |
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Level of Supervision Received
| GeneralSupervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |