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Pay Range Minimum
Job Code:
 SC70
Hourly:
 $29.76
FLSA*:
 Exempt
Monthly:
 $5,158.33
Grade:
 234
Annually:
 $61,900

*This is an Exempt position. Employees in this position are paid a salary on a monthly basis and are not eligible to receive overtime pay.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Under minimal supervision, the Assistant Scientist, Bioinformatics performs a wide range of highly technical and complex bioinformatics procedures. Qualification for this position requires demonstrated expertise in designing and developing software, databases, and interfaces for analyzing and manipulating research data applications including expertise with simple programming using Perl/Python or Java, statistical programming, web-development, and database query through SQL. This role collaborates with researchers to develop high throughput data processing and analysis capability. Directs and guides database searches and the computational analysis of resulting data. Provides direct technical support and helps guide, implement, and maintain further improvements to bioinformatics software, databases, and interfaces and works with the entire bioinformatics team to diagnose and fix related issues. May assist in grant and other funding applications, as necessary and appropriate. Demonstrated ability to function as part of a team. Performs other responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: PhD in bioinformatics, computer science, biological or physical science and three years of experience. Experience prior to achieving the PhD will be considered.

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

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