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  • [Photo] Computercraft Corporation • March 16, 2009

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Computercraft currently has multiple positions open for Scientific Data Management Specialists. The successful candidates will process, solicit, and provide assistance with data submissions for scientific data from epigenomic and/or genome sequencing and genotyping experiments into existing databases, analysis pipelines and associated data flows. Thereby developing and improving the infrastructure supporting these systems. These are full time positions located on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. The individual will work together with experts from NIH's National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) in the National Library of Medicine (NLM).

    REQUIRED SKILLS FOR ALL POSITIONS

    • Formal Education (minimum: Masters of Science, or equivalent)
    • Scripting experience in PERL or related language
    • Experience with LINUX/UNIX
    • Ability to use Microsoft Excel and related applications
    • Strong oral and written communication skills
    • Broad knowledge of biology, especially genetics, cell biology, and biochemistry
    • The candidate has experience moving large amounts of scientific data reliably and efficiently
    REQUIRED SKILLS FOR SOME POSITIONS, desired for all positions:
    • Experience with SQL
    • Knowledge of chip-based and sequencing-based high-throughput methodologies
    • Experience with sequence alignment programs (BLAST or related)

    PREFERENCES

    Since there are multiple positions open, the below is just a sampling of skills that are expected to be useful in these positions.
    • Experience with XML/XSLT
    • Experience with array data, especially expression or genotyping data
    • Experience with C++ (or C)
    • Experience with grid computing (LSF,SunGrid, etc.)
    • Experience doing QA filtering of genotype data (HWE, non-Mendelian segregation)
    • Experience with the NCBI GEO, SRA, dbSNP, Trace, GenBank, or dbGaP databases
    • Experience with grid computing (LSF, SunGrid, etc.)
    • Experience with HTML, CSS, and Javascript and related web based tools

    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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