BACKGROUND

The Physical Biosciences Division of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) has a unique Database Programmer opportunity within the Department of Energy, Genomics: Genomes to Life (GTL) project. This project investigates the ability of bacteria and other microorganisms to respond to and survive external stresses. As a member of the data management team, key roles are to ensure timely and secure access to project data through user-friendly interfaces, data integrity and integration with public resources. Learn more about the Genomics GTL program at http://pbd.lbl.gov/gtl/default.htm.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement a relational database to store experimental data and related metadata from a diverse set of microbiology experiments
• Develop software that will reliably track experiments and data, and will load information and data into the database
• Devise quality control methods for data integrity
• Clearly document data loading procedures and software operation
• Assist with integrating experimental data into an existing genomics database and Web based tools for comparatives genomics (http://www.microbesonline.org)
• Provide guidance and training to other group members

REQUIREMENTS

• Significant experience developing software in a research biological field, or for scientific applications
• Relational database experience, preferably with MySQL and Postgres, including design and implementation
• Perl experience, some JAVA or C
• Experience developing Web-based applications in CGI for data access, import, and display
• Ability to resolve software issues resourcefully, including independent approaches as well specifications developed by others
• Demonstrated ability to code
• Basic understanding of metadata and data provenance concepts
• Experience with Linux and basic familiarity with Windows
• High detail orientation and effective handling of multiple priorities and projects
• Experience in Bioinformatics, Genomics, or Molecular Biology

LOCALE: Berkeley, CA - U.S.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply at http://jobs.lbl.gov/LBNLCareers/details.asp?jid=21161&p=1. Submit a single attachment including your résumé and cover letter. Reference “Internet” and “Bioinformatics.org” as your source.

DEADLINE: Open until filled