BACKGROUND

The Lynch Laboratory at University of California San Francisco is seeking a Research Technician or Specialist with strong data analysis skills and a familiarity with relational databases.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include: (1) writing scripts for multi-dimensional data analyses, (2) using existing bioinformatics tools and pipelines to analyze microarray and deep-sequencing data sets, (3) data visualization (4) maintaining and improving lab databases. The incumbent will interact with multiple laboratory members in the analyses of data from wet-bench experiments, primarily focused on microbiome research. The position also allows for development of independent projects.

REQUIREMENTS

Requirements include at least a BS degree in an appropriate field of science or technology and one or more years of related research experience utilizing techniques/methods required by the position or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required skills are: ability to setup and administer a UNIX-like operating system; ability to write scripts for 'gluing together' existing programs and analyzing data (e.g. in perl, python, R, Matlab, C, C++, or Java); ability to create relational databases for managing lab data (e.g. in MySQL or PostgreSQL). In addition, demonstrated interpersonal/ scheduling /prioritization skills, ability to work independently, productively and to exhibit initiative in problem solving are essential.

PREFERENCES

Experience with microbiome data (microarray or sequence-based) is a plus.

TERMS

One year renewable contract based on productivity

LOCALE

Position will be based at the Parnassus campus of UCSF in San Francisco.

COMPENSATION

Salary is commensurate with experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email curriculum vitae and names of three references to Dr. Susan Lynch (susan.lynch[at]ucsf.edu).

DEADLINE

August 1st, 2012