Bioinformatics Systems Analyst

University of California Santa Cruz

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Posted:

November 11, 2020

Location:

Santa Cruz, California

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Open

Categories:

Biological/Biomedical Sciences, Staff/Administrative

Bioinformatics Systems Analyst

Location: Santa Cruz
Job ID: 12488

Initial Review Date (IRD)
UC Santa Cruz staff jobs are posted until filled. Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. NOTE: Materials submitted after the IRD will be forwarded only at the request of the hiring unit. Submit your materials before the IRD to ensure consideration by the hiring unit.

The Initial Review Date (IRD) for this job is: 11-23-2020

Dept Marketing Statement
Comprising diverse researchers from a variety of disciplines across academic divisions, the UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute leads UC Santa Cruz's efforts to unlock the world's genomic data and accelerate breakthroughs in health and evolutionary biology. Our platforms, technologies, and scientists unite global communities to create and deploy data-driven, life-saving treatments and innovative environmental and conservation efforts, while addressing the most fundamental societal and policy questions.

The Computational Genomics Platform (CGP) team uses big data technologies to facilitate genomic research for global health issues such as breast cancer and other genetic risk factors. The team collaborates with many universities and institutes around the world. Examples of projects include supporting a global team to create the Human Cell Atlas, a compendium that maps gene activity in each cell in the human body, and the National Health Institute cloud initiatives BioData Catalyst and AnVIL, which are about developing the technology to share combine, and analyze controlled-access genomic data across different institutes. If you are excited to work in a fast-paced, startup like environment within an institution of higher education in beautiful Santa Cruz, California, we encourage you to apply.

More information about the Genomics Institute can be found at: https://ucscgenomics.soe.ucsc.edu/

Job Overview

Collaborates with external research laboratories to import bioinformatic workflows and/or data into databases and web pages maintained by UCSC and external grant partners for display, access and re-analysis. Works closely with biomedical lab personnel to prepare the data for ingestion into databases and/or the workflows into a common workflow language like WDL or CWL. Searches literature and existing databases for key and important workflows as candidates to archive into Dockstore. Prepares and presents outreach material on Dockstore and other software products. This job involves some travel to scientific conferences. Works with internal software developers and database testing staff to ensure data integrity and make the data and/or workflows accessible to the scientific community through web-based access to public and proprietary databases.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
Salary Information: Salary Range: $30.10/hour - $36.60/hour. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

No. of Positions: 1

Benefits Level Eligibility: This position is eligible for Full benefits

Schedule Information:
Full-time, Fixed
Percentage of Time: 100%
Average Hours Per Week: 40
Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: This is a Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz main campus / Temporarily remote due to COVID-19.

Union Representation: None

Job Duties
40% - User Support and Outreach

Serves as UCSC contact for direct user support of software products, such as Dockstore. Develops training materials such as documentation, exercises, and tutorials covering workflow development and execution of workflows in partner cloud platforms. Presents outreach material in workshops, webinars, and presentations at scientific conferences.

30% - Data and Workflow Management

Utilizes software tools to import moderately complex data and/or biomedical workflows from collaborators at external labs into UCSC databases and partner platforms; checks for consistency, accuracy and repeatability. Utilizes existing algorithms, techniques, and statistical methodologies to conduct data analysis. Works closely with lab personnel to upload data into databases and/or reformat bioinformatics pipelines into common workflow languages like CWL or WDL. Assists with implementation of changes to operational systems and databases.

20% - Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Assesses the needs of new features based on user feedback. Advises developers on user features and layouts that emphasize ease of users to understand and find their workflows and data. Develops scripts that help analyze metadata to ensure its consistency and accuracy.

10% - Product Curation

Creates and maintains web pages associated with datasets and workflows. Accurately captures and documents experimental methods at an appropriate technical level. Reads relevant scientific papers and incorporates information into descriptions and verification.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in biological science, computational/programming, or related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Experience either in a biomedical lab or with use of genomic sequencing workflows.
Experience using bioinformatics methods and data structures.
Knowledge of and experience with databases.
Experience working with large data sets.
Interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively and diplomatically with both internal and external technical and non-technical personnel at various levels.
Ability to communicate technical information and scientific concepts in a clear and concise manner in English.
Ability to self-motivate, learn quickly, meet deadlines, and solve problems.
Knowledge of applications programming, scripting and web development in a UNIX environment.

APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS
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https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucsc/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=11&JobOpeningId=12488&PostingSeq=1

To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit, they must be submitted on or before the initial review date (IRD) via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site; https://jobs.ucsc.edu. A computer is available at the UC Santa Cruz Staff Human Resources Office located at Scotts Valley Center. The Scotts Valley Center is located at 100 Enterprise Way, Suite E100, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. To learn more or to request disability accommodations, call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service at 800-735-2922. UC Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

Internal Number: 2072563

About University of California Santa Cruz

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the intimacy of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university.

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