GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The Bioinformatics Group at the Channing Laboratory of Brigham and Womens Hospital supports highly successful Division of 27 Harvard Faculty investigators and 200 staff in NIH funded research focused on environmental exposures and genetic risk factors for respiratory diseases.
The successful candidate will work with an existing team to design develop document and support information management systems for the Division. This position is for a Java Programmer that will be responsible for modifications testing and maintaining a custom configured commercial LIMS application LabVantage Sapphire. The programmer will work in a team environment with DBAs software engineers data managers system and web administrators endusers and sponsoring Faculty in application specification and development. The candidate will be expected to be able to work independently to perform and coordinate programming support and operations duties.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create program user codes using vendor provided applications SQL Java and JavaSript
- Performing quality control and testing of applications and reports
- Coordinating implementation of applications including developing new work flows and reports
- Troubleshooting production issues and implementing solutions accordingly
- Updating and maintaining documents related to implementation of applications and reports
- Analyze current laboratory operations and make recommendations on how the LIMS system could be implemented or improved.
- Provide training in the use of the LIMS either individually or in a class room environment during implementation and as new employees are hired.
- Configure LIMS systems as required either as part of an implementation or on ongoing basis. Programming changes to integrate with existing systems.
- Develop and maintain all training and support documentation.
Brigham and Womens Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race sex color religion national origin sexual orientation protected veteran status or on the basis of disability.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 3 years experience with Web Based LIMS applications. Experience testing web based applications; 2 year of SQL and Java required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential; Must be able to collect and translate requirements into a set of system requirements to create functional documents and code Experience with IReports or Crystal Reporting is preferred. Cellular or Molecular biology background and / or LIMS software development is an asset to this position.
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
A sense of accountability for all project work assigned to the individual and team.
3 years experience working with or supporting computer systems and related processes in a laboratory environment or chemist / laboratory technician with excellent computer skills.
Must have the ability to work independently and adapt to an everchanging environment.
Expertise in Problem solving and Tracking Bug Reports using Bug tracking Tools.
Strong communication skills (verbal/written) with the ability to articulate themselves succinctly to a variety of audiences (Project Manager Technical specialists Developers Endusers etc)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normal office environment
Required Experience:
IC