Scientific Programmer – Biotech

September 14, 2011

 

Scientific Programmer – Biotech Software Development

Design and Implementation of Analysis Pipelines, tools and curation interfaces. The Scientific Programmer will implement the pipelines, tools and scripts that will be crucial to the genome analysis team generating high quality annotation. This will require development of novel tools/pipelines in addition to integrating existing tools such as annotation editors like Artemis, Apollo, Manatee into an annotation workflow. The scientific programmer will design custom scripts for quality checking and project specific analysis tasks. The jobholder will provide technical knowledge to the computer biologists and work closely with them on the design of novel curation interfaces.

Familiar with data structures, object-oriented programming, software design and computer hardware organisation
Experience with relational databases and database management systems (DBMS) such as Oracle or MySQL
Familiarity with strategies and statistical methods to analyse large datasets. The jobholder will have experience with statistical packages such as R
Experience with Unix.
Understanding of the notions underlying bioinformatics algorithms such as alignments, assemblies and genome annotation.
Experience with low-level programming languages e.g. C/C++, Fortran.

MSc degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics or similar
Background in scientific programming
PhD or equivalent experience
Experience in statistical analysis
Experience with next generation sequencing technologies
Salary £25-35K
Cambridge / Norwich


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Software Prog. Manager

August 9, 2011
Job Title: Software Prog. Manager        Enquire about this vacancy
Salary: £40-65,000
Location: Cambridge
Type: perm
Ref: 319SPM
Description: Embedded Software Programme Manager
We are looking for a R&D Software Programme Manager to plays a key role in the development of key software deliverables (including but not restricted to, embedded firmware in chip level products, development tools and test software), actively managing the development process from requirements capture, planning and resource estimation through to design, implementation, industrialisation and eventual volume production.
You will capture software development requirements from customer e.g. sponsor SBU, external and internal customers. Produce and maintain a detailed Software Development plan;Required:
You will have excellent Software Development exp. ideally in embedded firmware in chip level products.
· Strong project leadership skills, ability to motivate
· Knowledge of Agile software development and management processes and practices
· Proven project management skills, with a focus on timely delivery and a track record of successful management of complex technical projects
· Decision-making skills with a focus on problem identification, solution recommendation and implementation
· Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information to a range of audiences
· Sound understanding of the key technical elements to software development
· Degree (or equivalent qualification/ experience) in maths/science/software/electronics·

Desired:
· Good understanding of wireless technologies (for example, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS, UWB)· High degree of IT literacy
· Experience as a SW developer in a team environment

Location: Cambridge, UK
Our client offers an excellent package and competitive salary based on experience £46,000 – £65,000
If your interested in this role please call 01603 626323 or email jobs at Twinserve. com

Filed Under: Software & DSP, Vacancies