UNIV Systems Engineer II Department of PHS

Job Description Summary

The Systems Engineer II provides advanced technical expertise in the design development implementation and maintenance of DCUs clinical trial and data systems. The role collaborates with leadership investigators and IS staff to understand complex requirements and optimize solutions for reliability performance security and maintainability. Responsibilities system development modification of existing software evaluation of emerging technologies and serving as an internal technical consultant. The position also mentors and trains IS personnel.
This advanced role requires strong problem-solving and communication skills and offers opportunities for technical leadership and growth.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC001038 COM PHS Operations CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-TEC06

Pay Range

66400.00 - 92900.00 - 119500.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Description:

The Systems Engineer II provides advanced technical expertise in the design development implementation and maintenance of DCUs clinical trial and data systems. The role collaborates with leadership investigators and IS staff to understand complex requirements and optimize solutions for reliability performance security and maintainability. Responsibilities system development modification of existing software evaluation of emerging technologies and serving as an internal technical consultant. The position also mentors and trains IS personnel. This advanced role requires strong problem-solving and communication skills and offers opportunities for technical leadership and growth.

Job Duties:

30% System Design and Development

Engages in technical problem resolution system and component design maintenance and performance optimization related to the WebDCU system. This includes oversight of coding programs database change documentation and system development and maintenance.

Research new technologies and applications relevant to DCU needs and evaluates their applicability to existing and future systems.

Modifies complex existing software databases and server environments to correct errors adapt to new requirements and improve performance.

Plans and develops solutions by balancing functionality flexibility and generalizability of system functions across different types of projects while promoting component reuse and adherence to DCU standards and procedures.

30% Collaboration and Technical Consultation

Collaborates with DCU leadership and external investigators to understand individual project needs including highly complex technology and system requirements.

Optimizes technical approaches used to support users with consideration of data quality data security system reliability performance requirements user interfaces and maintenance constraints.

30% Independent Research and Implementation

Performs independent research design development testing implementation and maintenance of an upgraded version of DCUs clinical trial management system .

Documents all developed software and related system components according to the standards and guidelines established by the DCU IS section.

Acts as an internal technical consultant and advisor for DCU providing guidance functionality system performance integration and maintainability.

10% Training and Mentorship

Participates in the interview and selection of new IS personnel.

Participates in training for new employees on IS section standards standard operating procedures and system development methodologies.

Provides guidance and answers questions for new employees serving as a mentor and technical resource.

MUSC Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:

A bachelors degree in computer science or related field and three years experience in computer system development and modification. Relevant experience may be substituted for bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A bachelors degree in computer science or related field and three years experience in computer system development and modification. Relevant experience may be substituted for bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift lower push or pull objects 15 lbs. or more unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to hear and/or understand conversations. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.

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