Job Description

Computer Programmer II - Children's Research Institute
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
The Children's Research Institute Metabolomics Facility at UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks an experienced bioinformatics programmer. We are searching for a candidate interested in working in a world-class metabolomics facility alongside a team of bioanalytical chemists, bioinformaticians, and biomedical scientists to build new tools for metabolite analysis. Duties for the position will include but are not limited to:
Development of custom data analysis tools for statistical analysis, QC validation, and raw mass spectrometry files
Design, implementation and maintenance of a website for the facility to host data analysis tools.
The successful candidate must be an excellent communicator and thrive in a highly collaborative environment. They will work closely with biological scientists at multiple levels of training. Programming experience in R and/or python is required. Familiarity with metabolomics data analysis tools like MetaboAnalyst is preferred. The position will involve full time work onsite at UT Southwestern with opportunities for authorship on scientific publications, learning mass spectrometry data analysis, and professional growth in computational biology.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education

High School or GED and
plus successful completion of vocational training in computer programming

• Experience

3 years in computer operation and/or programming and
1 year as Computer Programmer I or equivalent.
JOB DUTIES

• Defines problems presented by other programmers or users or assists research and other personnel in defining problems for computer solutions, determining methods of approach, selecting, modifying, or writing new programs, and structuring data formats for solution of problems.
• Studies assigned program descriptions.
• Writes and test-runs programs, including preparation of all levels of documentation and flow-charts, computer instructions (code) and test data.
• Documents procedures used throughout computer program.
• Checks programs for logical sequence of machine operations and proper performance.
• Modifies existing programs of moderate complexity as required to fit new circumstances.
• Assists computer programmers in developing, testing, and revising programs.
• Assists users and other programmers in use of special programs and techniques as required.
• Provides working supervision to Computer Programmers of lower grade.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

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