CRNIC Institute IT Professional

Job Summary:

The Crnic Institute is seeking a highly motivated full-time IT Professional to support various IT projects including database set up and management, server administration and maintenance, oversight of IT system architecture, and development of websites and online researcher portals. The qualified candidate will have extensive IT experience and can lead projects under the supervision of the faculty. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, maintain, and manage databases of clinical data and other research data.
• Lead development of relational databases integrating diverse data types with specified business logic.
• Set up and administer secure cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) for databases and data banks. Create and maintain documentation to support informatics pipelines and meet project management delivery schedules.
• Follow software development best practices, including version control, automated linting, software packaging, and automated testing and provide subject matter expertise to the team in these areas.
• Utilize frameworks for both front-end and back-end applications including database structures and front-end optimizations.

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings (Aurora, CO).

Why Join Us:

Join our dynamic team at the Linda Crnic Institute for Down syndrome at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome is the largest academic center for Down syndrome research in the world. The Crnic Institute collaborates with prominent scientists and clinicians around the globe to enable precision medicine approaches to improve health outcomes in Down syndrome. Learn more at: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/linda-crnic-institute . 

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Intermediate Level:

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, management/computer information systems, computer engineering, information technology, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• One (1) year of professional level experience with the design and maintenance of sophisticated databases and online researcher portals in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Senior Level:

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, management/computer information systems, computer engineering, information technology, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• Two (2) years of professional level experience with the design and maintenance of sophisticated databases and online researcher portals in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Principal Level:

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, management/computer information systems, computer engineering, information technology, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of professional level experience with the design and maintenance of sophisticated databases and online researcher portals in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with clinical and/or medical data in a research setting.
• One (1) or more years of experience with one or more relational database systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQLite, etc.).
• One (1) or more years of experience with cloud-based computing solutions (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.).
• Two (2) or more years of experience with PHP programming language with experience in Node, JS Frameworks/Libraries such as Drupal, React, Bootstrap, Express, Next and GraphQL, Java, Three.js, and API integrations.
• Two (2) or more years of experience with Python and one or more Python web frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, Django, etc.).
• Two (2) or more years of experience with R programming language.
• Two (2) or more years of experience using data engineering and data orchestration tools (WDL, Nextflow, Airflow, Dagster, Prefect, etc.).
• Two (2) or more years of experience working with Unix and/or Linux, including shell scripting.
• Experience with microservice architecture, using containers such as Docker/Containerd, Singularity, etc.
• Documented open-source contributions.
• One (1) or more years of experience with Ansible, Terraform, or other infrastructure as code solutions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Creative problem-solving aptitude and the ability to thrive independently or within a team.
• Strong grasp of web security principles and best practices.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1.     A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.

2.     Curriculum vitae / Resume

3.     Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.

Questions should be directed to: Anne Fiala, [email protected]  

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until March 15th , 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range ) for this position has been established as:

Intermediate Level: $65,851 - $83,763

Senior Level: $71,191 - $90,555

Principal Level: $81,869 - $104,138

The above salary range (or hiring range ) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] ​.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .