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  • [Photo] Tim Ellerbrock • September 10, 2010

    BACKGROUND

    Pfizer Inc: Working together for a healthier world

    Founded in 1849, Pfizer is the world's premier biopharmaceutical company taking new approaches to better health. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver quality, safe and effective prescription medicines to treat and help prevent disease for both people and animals. We also partner with healthcare providers, governments and local communities around the world to expand access to our medicines and to provide better quality health care and health system support. At Pfizer, colleagues in more than 90 countries work every day to help people stay happier and healthier longer and to reduce the human and economic burden of disease worldwide.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Implements user/system interfaces and translates logical designs into physical designs under the direction of senior developers/architects. Documents all work using required standards, methods and tools, including prototyping tools where appropriate.
    • Designs, codes, tests, corrects and documents moderately complex programs and program modifications under the direction of senior developers/architects.
    • Follows established coding, testing, building, and deployment procedures and best practices.
    • Codes, troubleshoots, and modifies moderately complex software that requires a high degree of scientific expertise in coordination with senior developers/architects

    REQUIREMENTS

    • A bachelors degree in biology, bioinformatics (or a related discipline), or equivalent experience in bioinformatics in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. An MS or Ph.D. is preferred.
    • A bachelors or masters in computer science or equivalent programming experience
    Required Skills:
    • Strong technical, analytical, and problem solving skills
    • Strong communication abilities
    • A solid understanding of biological genes and pathways
    • Excellent computer programming skills
    • A dedication to software development best practices and methodologies (unit testing, TDD, Agile, code reviews, etc)
    Experience:
    • Familiarity with some of the following technologies: Java, Java/J2EE, .NET (VB, C#, ASP), Sharepoint, Oracle, JDBC, SQL, Unix/Linux, Windows.
    • One programming language/platform with some depth of understanding.

    COMPENSATION

    Salary commensurate with experience.

    At Pfizer, we've long recognized that our colleagues are our most important asset. We value our colleagues, recognize their talent, encourage their growth and reward their performance. It's a terrific environment that enables people to contribute, to do their best, and to achieve their potential.

    Throughout our history, a legacy of caring for others has been at the heart of everything we do at Pfizer. This commitment is no less important when it comes to our employees.

    When you choose a Pfizer career, we provide the resources to help you develop and succeed both in your career and your personal life. One way we can achieve this is through our comprehensive benefits program, which offers employees and their eligible dependents the variety and flexibility to help address their needs at different stages in life.

    HOW TO APPLY:
    Please copy and paste the following URL into your browser address bar: http://posttrak.arbita.net/cgi-bin/PostTrak.cgi?RefCode=R2035477508748

    DEADLINE: October 9, 2010

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