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  • [Photo] Computercraft Corporation • May 25, 2008

    BACKGROUND

    The Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms database (dbSNP) serves as a central repository for both single base nucleotide substitutions and short deletion and insertion polymorphisms.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Computercraft seeks a biologist with significant knowledge in life sciences to help curate dbSNP records, process submission, and perform data analyst tasks. Candidates should also have the ability to rapidly develop applications to process data into database and to generate reports.

    REQUIREMENTS

    • PhD or M.S. in molecular biology, bioinformatics, or highly related field
    • Linux/UNIX experience
    • Relational database and SQL experience
    • Programming experience (Perl, Python, or C++)
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as organizational skills are essential
    • Ability to work with a team in a production environment and communicate well with NCBI biologists and programmers as well as external scientist
    • Strong interest in contributing to the development of public database resources
    • Ideal candidate will have experience with dbSNP, genotyping, and QC processing
    Other Desirable Experience:
    • XML/XSLT
    • Javascript and AJAX
    • Web development
    Additional information about the Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms is available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/SNP/

    LOCALE

    The individual will work onsite at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. Our scientists work with genomic experts at NIH's National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) in the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to create and enhance a suite of databases and tools available to researchers worldwide.

    HOW TO APPLY

    To apply for this position or learn about other Computercraft job opportunities, please visit the Careers section of our website: http://www.computercraft-usa.com

    SALARY & COMPENSATION

    Computercraft offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including PPO health insurance with 100% company paid premiums, 401K program with matching, paid time off and holiday pay, life insurance, flexible spending and disability coverage. We offer an excellent work life balance with a standard 40 hour work week and the chance to work alongside accomplished scientists at NIH/NCBI.

    Computercraft is an equal opportunity employer.

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