The McDermott Center for Human Growth and Development at UT Southwestern is continuously searching for exceptional individuals to become part of our team.  We have the following open position.

Database Analyst                                                               

Duties and Responsibilities:

The McDermott Center for Human Growth and Development at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a candidate to work with physician scientists in an academic research environment. Primary responsibilities of this position include using automated database systems; design of database and related applications; maintaining database system and associated data collection systems; extracting relevant data from various sources and entering information into databases; proposing policies for and implementing relational database table design; working with research faculty/staff to make updates and enhancements; providing necessary data reports to research faculty and staff.

Start date: ASAP

Education & Qualifications:

1.      Bachelor's degree in computer science or information systems or related field          required.

Experience:

1.     1-2 years experience working with and maintaining large databases, including                 management of large-scale genotyping and sequencing data.

Skills and Abilities:

1.     Database design coursework and development experience (PHP, Microsoft         SQLServer and mySQL required).

2.     Knowledge of object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD) principles, and ability to         apply to development projects.

3.     Familiarity with UML (version 1.3 or higher)

4.     Must be comfortable using Windows and UNIX operating and/or network systems.

5.     Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet job milestones and keep good         records. 

6.     Strong desire to work in a focused and productive manner. 

7.     Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.

8.     Must be able to analyze sequencing data using phred, phrap, and consed, and               interpret chromatograms.

9.     Previous experience in molecular biology, genetics, or other research environment         will be viewed most favorably.

Susie Hayes, Administrator
McDermott Center for Human Growth & Development
UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, Texas  75390-8591
fax:  (214) 648-1666
e-mail: Susan.Hayes@UTSouthwestern.edu

Web site:http://humangenetics.swmed.edu

UT Southwestern Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.