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  • [Photo] Computercraft Corporation • January 10, 2009

    BACKGROUND

    Computercraft is seeking biologists with a background in human clinical or animal model phenotype data. The successful candidate will curate clinical phenotype data from The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) Genotype and Phenotype database (dbGaP; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=gap). Our scientist work onsite at the National Institute of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Responsibilities will include data quality control and curation, annotation and integration of study metadata (study protocols and data collection forms), and communication with external investigators. Candidates require the organizational and managerial skills to see a study through the process of original submission, internal processing, quality testing, and final public deployment. This is an opportunity to be involved in the development of a new resource with the potential to revolutionize human genetic disease research.

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Ph.D. or M.S. in a biomedical field (ie: epidemiology, genetics, public health, pathology)
    • Strong organizational skills
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • Ability to work with a team in a production environment
    • Strong interest in contributing to the development of public database resources
    Other Desirable Experience:
    • Human genetics
    • Clinical data
    • Epidemiology
    • Experience with NCBI resources
    • Linux/UNIX experience

    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.

    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

    Computercraft is an equal opportunity employer.

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