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  • [Photo] Daniel Geraghty • July 2, 2008

    BACKGROUND

    Scisco Genetics Inc., a recent spin-off from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, is seeking a senior software developer. The successful candidate will be part of a small team of developers and biologists and will be able to contribute to the design, implementation, and testing of a scientific data management and analysis application used for collecting, analyzing, reporting, and sharing genetic and genomic data.

    The near term goals of the company are to establish software solutions for sale and support to the biomedical scientific community, especially as they relate to the acquisition and analysis of genetic data for application to clinical medicine. The Company will support the further technical development and deployment of software, called the Genetics Management System (GeMS), now in use in a number of independent research laboratories. This system includes tools for data acquisition, archiving, querying, retrieval, visualization, integration and management, web-based linkage tools for data sharing and tools for electronic communication, and new analytical tools for interpretation of complex DNA sequence data. Specific plans include improving existing tools and implementing new solutions for data analysis, extending GeMS to support new data models, improving the functionality towards interaction with other systems, and expanding the number of deployments. These efforts will engage the development and application of new biocomputing tools or technologies for particular areas of scientific opportunity in biomedical research.

    Support for this opportunity is currently available for 3 years through funding from the National Institutes of Health. Long-term goals include establishing a successful company within the framework of opportunities now emerging for informatics solutions in support of biomedical applications, with specific emphasis on medical genetics.

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Basic knowledge of Linux systems administration.
    • At least 4-5 years experience developing Java/JEE applications.
    • Understand Agile software development and apply it throughout the development life cycle. Able to design UML and ERD diagrams.
    • Able to work independently, but also happy to work with and support fellow team members.
    • Creative and interested in science. Desire to learn conceptually about state of the art applications of genetics and genomics in medicine.
    Required skills:
    • Languages: Java, XML, HTML
    • Operating System: Linux
    • Technologies: JEE, Struts
    • Database: SQL, JDBC
    • Tools: A Java IDE, source control concepts, unit testing tools, a UML tool
    Bonus skills:
    • Languages: JavaScript, CSS
    • Technologies: JBoss, Tomcat
    • Database: PostgreSQL
    • Tools: Eclipse, Subversion, Ant, Selenium
    • Scientific background

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Responsible for all aspects of the software development life cycle, from collecting software requirements to supporting a solution in production.
    • Apply Agile software development skills to create software that works in a dynamic environment with changing requirements.
    • Design, refactor, implement, test, and support software for a J2EE environment.
    • Write maintainable, scalable, extensible software using open source tools.
    • Participate in design and code reviews.
    TITLE: Systems Analyst/Programmer IV

    TERMS: Full time position

    LOCALE: Seattle, WA

    CATEGORY: Computers

    SALARY & COMPENSATION: Salary DOE+ excellent benefits

    HOW TO APPLY

    Please email, fax or mail your contact information. The address for this position is: Human Resources, Scisco Genetics Inc., 7 Harrison Dr., #701, Seattle, WA 98109. Office hours: Monday - Saturday, 8:30 - 7:00.

    Email: info[at]SciscoGenetics.com

    Web Site: http://www.SciscoGenetics.com (under construction)

    Scisco Genetics Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity.

    OPENING DATE: Today

    DEADLINE: Until Filled

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