Sr. Informatics Engineer I at Exelixis, Inc. in Alameda, California

Job Description:

Position Description:
As a member of the Software Development team in Information Technology you will be accountable for delivering mission-critical solutions supporting Exelixis' Discovery group in a collaborative environment.

Position Requirements:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Consult with scientists to understand business needs and support those needs using applications and tools. Solutions range from configurable COTS to in house developed applications with the foci being data visualization, data analysis, and project tracking
• Coordinate assay data collection from in-house and contract organizations to integrate with other research tools such as ELNs and BIOVIA Insight
• Analyze and interpret data; troubleshoot problems and propose solutions
• Identify programming deficiencies and provide solutions via COTS applications or in-house developed processes using BIOVIA Pipeline Pilot
• Administer and maintain enterprise application such as ActivityBase from IDBS, Mosaic from Titian, and electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs). Train scientists to use these tools and provide support to the scientists
• Create and enhance existing ActivityBase and Insight templates for Microsoft Excel®
• Participate in setting goals for programs' implementation, including assessing impact and determining costs
• Interact and collaborate with other members of the Software Development group as well as groups in Discovery to understand problems and resolve them quickly
• Comply with company health and safety policies and other state and government regulations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
Education:
• BA/BS in biology, chemistry or related field and seven years' experience; or,
• MA/MS in biology, chemistry or related field and five years' experience; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience:
• Experience in biochemical, cellular, antibody-drug, and / or PK/PD assays and data collection
• Experience in working with ActivityBase, Mosaic, and ELNs is a plus
• Experience in scripting with languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, and / or PL/SQL
• Understanding of relational database concepts, e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle
• General experience with Microsoft office tools, especially Microsoft Excel

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Knowledge of experimental methodology in one or more scientific sub-disciplines within biology, chemistry, genetics, or engineering
• Knowledge of computer programming principles and database design
• Goal setting with understanding of priority and impact to program, department, and organization

JOB COMPLEXITY:
• Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
• Exercises judgement within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation of criteria for obtaining results.
• Uses professional concepts and company's policies and procedures to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways.
• Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise.

DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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