Over 30 years ago, Seattle Biomedical Research Institute (SBRI) was founded as an independent non-profit organization devoted to the research of global infectious disease. SBRI holds true to those roots today having grown to include over 250 staff members, who continue the fight against these killers.

An exciting opportunity is available at Seattle Biomedical Research Institute for a Bioinformatics Specialist in the Global Health Biotechnology Center (GHBC) Bioinformatics Core. This exempt, non-supervisory position is responsible for providing bioinformatics programming support to SBRI researchers through the design, development and integration of software programs, scripts, web applications and databases that generate, store, manipulate and analyze biological data. Needs assessment, software design/integration and customer service are the key requirements for this position. Ultimately reporting to the Bioinformatics Core Manager, the Bioinformatics Programmer will coordinate activities with the IT Department as well as bioinformatics staff within the different SBRI research programs to leverage and re-use existing systems and applications where possible.

Essentials for this position: The Bioinformatics Specialist should possess the following educational background, skills and abilities:

• BS degree in Computer Science and/or life sciences (such as biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology). College-level coursework in bioinformatics and previous laboratory experience is preferred.
• A minimum of four years programming experience in at least two of the following environments: Perl, .Net, ASP C#, Java, and/or C++. Must have demonstrated abilities in application development and knowledge of object-oriented methodologies.
• Must have proven experience in developing applications for Windows and/or Linux platforms. Prior experience with bioinformatics programming is desired.
• Previous web-development experience in Microsoft .NET, .ASP, VB and/or C#.
• Familiarity with database design concepts and the relational model.
• Experience with application development for at least one major database server (MS SQL server, MySQL, Postgres or Oracle).
• SQL programming, stored procedures, TSQL, SQL DTS packages and/or Perl DBI.
• Familiarity with web-service architectures. XML, WSDL/UDDI, SOAP, OWL and RDF.
• Experience with Linux shell scripting, DOS batch, and/or other scripting language is desirable.
• Experience with common Linux application services: Apache/Tomcat, SAMBA and Sun Java Enterprise Server or other enterprise application server platform.
• Cluster/grid computing experience a plus
• Experience leading teams of programmers through complete software development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will possess a true Customer Service mindset and enjoy working with a diverse population. Demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills, The Bioinformatics Specialist will work well independently and as part of a team. S/he will have a proven ability to think both architecturally and operationally while completing application development projects with multiple competing priorities. Such skills will also allow this person to solve problems and trouble shoot for programs written by self and others.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference that will ripple around the world, SBRI is the place for you. In addition to an exciting work environment, we offer an excellent and competitive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life and disability insurance, a tax deferred 403(b) retirement with employer contributions, vacation and sick pay.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online directly to SBRI Job Postings by clicking or typing this link:
http://www2.ultirecruit.com/sea1003/jobboard/NewCandidateExt.aspx?__JobID=120