Scientist, Asst Bioinformatics - (Atlanta, GA)

Description POSITION OVERVIEW: Under minimal supervision, the Assistant Scientist, Bioinformatics performs a broad range of highly technical and complex bioinformatics procedures. Qualification for this job necessitates demonstrated background in designing and developing software, databases, and interfaces for analyzing and manipulating research data applications including ability 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.