Programmer/Analyst Sr

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Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH
Job Type: FullTime
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Open Date 08/20/2021
Requisition Number PRN27387B
Job Title Programmer/Analyst Sr
Working Title Programmer/Analyst Sr
Job Grade G
FLSA Code Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
M-F, 8-5p
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00943 - HSC Core Resrch Facility Oper
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 60700 to 115300
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
Responsible for performing professional Programmer/Analyst assignments, including conducting analysis, maintenance, design conversion and implementation of computer based information systems to meet specified design requirements and specifications.
The Utah Center for Genetic Discovery (UCGD) Core Facility seeks a Senior Programmer Analyst with background and experience in immunological transcriptomics, genetics, metabolomics, and metagenomics analyses. The UCGD Core helps investigate the genetic basis for human disease by providing whole exome and whole genome sequence analyses for research and clinical projects (https://ucgd.genetics.utah.edu ).  We are currently expanding our service offerings to include immunomic, metabolomic, and metagenomics related analyses such as bulk RNA-seq, single cell RNA-seq, and interpretation of genomic data coming from DNA-seq/CRISPR screens. The service expansion is being done as part of the Immunology, Inflammation, and Infectious Disease (3i) Initiative (https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/immunology-inflammation-infectious-diseases/ ). The successful candidate will join the UCGD Core and will work with 3i leadership and the UCGD Core team to design and implement a suite of genomics services to facilitate immunology research. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who will be comfortable taking on significant responsibilities including determining the direction and content of analysis workflows, identifying existing software tools to use for new service offerings, and deciding when to focus resources on new tool development.  The selected individual will also need to manage projects and collaborations between the UCGD Core and investigators that use its services. There will be ample opportunity for research publication in this position both from the development of new analysis workflows as well through collaboration with other researchers at the University of Utah. 
Responsibilities
Investigates standard system applications, prepares analysis of system specifications and program coding. Translates detailed design specifications into computer program instructions, debugs routine programs, conducts systems test data, prepares diagrams and over-all flow charts, prepares statements of programs objectives and associated documentation. Conducts programming tasks including data manipulation, input and output routines reflecting a variety of equipment configurations. Coordinates the interfaces between major systems and programs. Responsible for Web design, maintenance and updates. Prepares cost analysis and justification of data processing systems. Presents recommendations to management. Recommends system software modifications or changes to hardware configurations.Career level. 
 
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. 
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
The successful candidate will:
  • Analyze and design workflows to interpret RNA-seq, single cell RNA-seq, transcriptomic, metabolomic, and metagenomic datasets using command line and web-based computational tools
  • Design metabolomic analysis workflows for genomic data coming from DNA-seq/CRISPR screens
  • Discuss potential projects with clinicians and researchers and provide strategic guidance on the best analysis strategies for diverse projects and grant proposals
  • Present findings to investigators and stakeholders 
  • Manage data for multiple large-scale sequencing and analysis projects
  • Develop processes and systems for efficient implementation of projects across academic departments and initiatives
  • Foster scientific collaborations with the University of Utah community of researchers in the Immunology, inflammation, and infectious disease space.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience. 5-8 years of experience. 
 
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
  • An individual with an advanced degree is strongly preferred
  • Previous experience with immunology and genetics research is a must.  The ideal candidate will have a strong background and/or an advanced degree in immunology or related fields
  • 2-5 years experience with immunology research 
  • Previous experience with RNA-seq data
  • An understanding of probability and statistics that would allow interpretation of statistically based analyses
  • Experience with metabolomics and microbiology is a plus
  • Experience with Pathway analyses (GO, IPA, and GSEA) is a plus
  • Ability to work with large datasets in a variety of settings including the use of both web based and command line tools in a Linux environment
  • Strong computational and computer programming skills, and excellent problem-solving skills
  • Experience with bioinformatics tool development in languages such as Python, Perl, Java, or C is a plus
  • Experience with R including single cell RNA-seq analysis tools like Seurat and Monacle is a plus
  • Experience with analysis tools like Cell Ranger is a plus
  • Self motivated – able to move projects forward independently when needed
  • Collaborative – able to work interactively on projects with a variety of researchers, software developers, and medical professionals to enable discovery of disease-causing genetic variants
  • Articulate – able to discuss research design and results effectively with clinical, research and technical teams

Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. 
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. 
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
135 Park Building
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
[email protected]
Online reports may be submitted at
oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email:
[email protected] or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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