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We are currently in search for a Perl Scientific Programmer for a position based at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. In particular, this work is for the NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI).

Specific Duties of Position:
Provide programming support for scientists involved in genome-based efforts. Duties of the position include the development of new databases and scientific software, and the implementation of third-party software for biological analysis.

REQUIREMENTS:
Required Skills & Experience:
This requires a minimum of three years programming experience, including:

� Two years professional experience programming in Perl & CGI
� Two years professional experience with relational database development
� Solid knowledge of SQL and HTML
� Experience developing and deploying applications on a UNIX and Linux platforms

Desired Skills & Experience:
� Programming support on bioinformatics projects
� Familiarity with public bioinformatics databases and tools (e.g., Entrez, UniGene, BLAST, UCSC Genome Browser, etc.)
� Some experience with object-oriented programming
� Some experience with Unix shell scripting
� Prior use of versioning control software (CVS or RCS)

Additional Qualifications:
� Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
� Must possess the ability to work independently with little direct supervision in a multi-tasking environment
� Must possess the willingness and ability to work in a team environment consisting of both programmers and scientists
� Must be well-organized and experienced in software documentation
� Must have a cooperative and service-oriented attitude, must be able to work under pressure and maintain a professional demeanor

Education/Training
� Bachelor�s degree in the computer or biological sciences
� Background in the biological sciences or bioinformatics is strongly preferred

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