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Salary $53,082 - $66,435 a year
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About us: scripps research is ranked the most influential institution in the world for its impact on innovationWe expand basic knowledge in the biosciences, and use these fundamental advancements to develop profound innovations that improve wellbeingOur educational and training programs mold talented and committed students and postdocs into leading edge scientistsScientists in the institute’s five academic research departments work hand-in-hand with researchers of the scripps research translational institute and calibr to merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicineTogether, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs to better human health around the globeIf you have a passion for making a difference, this could be your opportunity to join our transformative teamPosition title: research programmer ii position summary: the hiring laboratory is involved in numerous projects to build software infrastructure and tools for bioinformatics, genetics, and genomics researchWe have a particular emphasis on building large scale data integration infrastructure and the community platforms that enable collaboration and crowdsourcingThis position will focus on developing front-end interfaces to explore, visualize, analyze, and share biomedical data, including within our data platform from the ongoing covid-19 pandemic, outbreak.infoRequirements:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experienceA degree in a biological or chemical science may be accepted if accompanied with programming education, training, and/or experience.
Minimum of two years’ experience in software application development and research programmingLab/bench work experience may be accepted in conjunction with development/programming experience as determined by the individual lab.
An advanced degree in a field directly related to the science developed/performed may be accepted in lieu of some experience (e.gMaster’s degree in lieu of 2 years’ experience or ph.dIn lieu of 3 years’ experience), depending upon the individual lab.
Experience with software development in javascript using a modern framework (vue.js, angular, react, or similar).
Experience working with application programming interfaces (apis).
A demonstrated ability to apply the fundamentals of software application development.
Preferred skillset:
Experience in developing tools to share, visualize, and analyze biomedical data.
Expertise in data visualization principles and methodology, and a portfolio of projects applying these principles to create web-based static and interactive visualizations using libraries like d3.js or vega.
Expertise in python or r.
Expertise in user interface (ui) and user experience (ux) design.
Familiarity with biomedical research and methodology, including genetics and genomics.
Experience collaborating within an interdisciplinary team.
Location: la jolla, california or remote employment physical requirements: this position works in an office environmentFurther details of the physical requirements of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview processCompensation: $53,082-66,435 per yearEeo statement: scripps is an equal opportunity employerQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
