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  • [Photo] Ted C • July 10, 2006

    ABOUT US

    Insightful Corporation (NASDAQ: IFUL) is a leading provider of scalable data and text analysis solutions that drive better decisions faster by integrating statistics into business processes. Insightful delivers software and solutions for predictive analytics that have enabled thousands of companies to discern the patterns, trends, and relationships hidden in the data they collect.

    Become part of a team creating the next generation life sciences statistical management platform. Work in a small team to design and deliver a modern, multi-tier stack of products for delivery of statistical analysis and outputs.

    Use and expand your J2EE, S-language, XML and data source connectivity skills in a team dedciated to agile development processes.

    Software Engineer: Life Sciences

    SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
    This position requires a hands-on, driven, well organized professional with experience in commercial life sciences and software engineering. This individual will be the primary lead for life science applications and related S-PLUS modules.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Design and implement new functionality in C/C++, S-PLUS, and other languages as needed. Create unit tests. Write help files and other documentation.
    • Project and program management for the life sciences modules, in collaboration with the Software Engineering Manager and Product Manager.
    • Contribute to the identification of technical requirements to meet market needs. Develop technical specifications and work plans.
    • Provide second-tier support for life science questions.
    The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this exempt job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.

    REQUIREMENTS

    Education and Training:
    • M.S. or PhD. degree required in computer science or statistics/biostatistics (or a related quantitative field) with a strong computing emphasis.
    Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
    • Experience in biostatistics associated with clinical trials, particularly the later stages.
    • Experience with SAS Clinical or Oracle Clinical highly desired.
    • Experience creating production-quality code in C/C++ required. Experience with development in other languages such as S-PLUS, R, Fortran, Java and Matlab highly beneficial.
    • Experience in numerical analysis, statistical computing, and optimization. Familiar with accuracy, stability, and convergence issues in computation.
    • Strong software engineering practices. Experience with source control systems, defect tracking systems, unit test frameworks, and similar tools. Strong time management and organizational skills. Self-directed.
    WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
    General office environment. Ability to lift computer equipment is required. Position is located in beautiful Seattle, Washington. Out of area candidates will be considered!

    HOW TO APPLY

    Please send a resume and cover letter, noting Job #2006C4SK in subject line to:

    e-mail (text, MS Word or PDF) to hr[at]insightful.com
    Refer to Job #2006C4SK in the subject line of email.

    Human Resources
    Insightful Corporation
    1700 Westlake Ave North, 5th Floor
    Seattle, WA 98109-3044

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