[BBLISA-jobs] Fwd: Professional networking for Bioinformatics Linux Support resource

[Theo Van Dinter]

This came across the WLUG (Worcester Linux Users' Group) list, and I'm
forwarding it w/ permission, in case anyone is interested. :)


---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Kathleen McTeague <kathleen.Mcteague at us.randstad.com>
Date: Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 3:34 PM
Subject: [Wlug] Professional networking for Bioinformatics Linux
Support resource


Greetings,

I'm reaching out to do some professional networking to see if I can
send out a unique job posting to the Worcester Linux User Group.  We
are looking for a seasoned Linux Admin for a unique role to work for
the vaccine division of a local pharmaceutical company based here in
Cambridge, MA.  This position is a long-term contract approved through
the end of this year with the likelihood of extending long-term,
possibly perm.  The role will have 'one foot' in IS, and the other in
the Bioinformatics group. The focus of the role is administering a
Linux cluster, supporting research scientists with some data modeling,
supporting various relational databases etc.  The Bioinformatics group
will be moving to Cambridge so they will be replacing/upgrading the
existing Linux cluster.  The ideal candidate will have prior
experience supporting several PhD level scientists with computational
backgrounds, virology/biology as well as many other disciplines.  It
is a very visible role in that there is a huge initiative to
strengthen the IS support specifically for the Bioinformatics
organization.

I've attached the job description and look forward to hearing your
thoughts and interest level in exploring this opportunity.  Thanks in
advance for your time and if you know of anyone who might be
interested, I'm available to chat live any day with some notice.  The
hourly pay rate range on a W-2 contract basis (will not consider 1099
candidates) and the rate range is approximately $45-75/hour based on
education and experience.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION*


This SOW covers the costs associated with providing a Bioinformatics
technical support resource in the R&D IS team as a resource to
participate in and support the following R&D IS activities and
projects:

·         Implementing, testing and and managing applications used by
Scientists working in the Sanofi Pasteur R&D Global Bioinformatics and
Genomics  group.  This group uses both commercial and proprietary
scientific computing applications running on LINUX, Mac OS X, Solaris,
and Windows.

·         Resource will be responsible for providing application
support, including building applications from source, managing the
deployment and scheduling of software applications on Unix/Linux
clusters, migrating and configuring applications and ensuring
inter-operability between applications.

·         Providing effective communication between the IS
infrastructure team (who provide LINUX, UNIX, Windows, and Oracle
support), the R&D IS team, and the business users.

·         Development of standardized data management (loading,
updates, maintenance) and support procedures for specific
applications, including Biowisdom SRS.

·         Providing training to users on specialized applications as needed.

·          Participating in the development and approval of
standardized documentation for these processes, following Sanofi
Pasteur documentation standards.
·         Maintaining a high level of client satisfaction while
meeting response time guidelines.
·         Resolving Client Support Incidents and effectively
communicate status, solutions and/or workarounds to clients.
·         Properly documenting actions taken on all work for Client
Support Incidents.

·         Other specific projects to be defined by R&D IS management as needed.


TIMEFRAME*



The contractor is required from July 1, 2010 through to December 31,
2010, with the possibility of extension to 2011, depending on budget
availability, project portfolio needs, and performance.

DELIVERABLES

In addition to the project-specific deliverables described in the
Scope of Work, the following deliverables may be required from the
contractor for each project worked on:

Project Plan
       A high-level project plan using Microsoft Project will be
developed in the early stage of each project.  The plan will list high
level timelines and resource requirements.  This plan will be further
refined once the requirements document is complete.  This plan will be
reviewed and approved by a Sanofi Pasteur R&D IS representative.  If
the contractor is not the project lead then they will provide input to
this document.
Requirements Document
       A requirements document will be developed in our IS eDoc
document management system.  This document will be developed through
requirements gathering meetings with the business user and through
requirements review sessions with the IS technical team.  This
document will be approved through the IS eDoc workflow process.  If
the contractor is not the project lead then they will need to provide
input to this document.

Development
       If the contractor is a developer on the project he/she will
develop or modify the code necessary to meet the requirements
document.  He/she will also unit test the code that has been developed
or modified prior to delivering it to the project lead and business
user for user acceptance testing.  If the contractor is the project
lead he/she will provide direction to the developers throughout this
stage.

Testing

       The contractor will oversee the testing of the changes to the
system by developing test scripts with the help of the business users.
 These test scripts will trace back to each individual requirement in
the requirements document.  These test scripts will be developed in IS
eDoc and reviewed and approved through the IS eDoc workflow process.

Implementation

       The contractor will oversee moving of the changes to the system
into production.  He/she will ensure all necessary documentation is
approved and closed out in IS eDoc and the EPM time management system.



POSITION REQUIRED (ROLE)



A Technical Support Analyst with Bioinformatics experience is required
for this role.

Technical expertise requirements include:
·               Experience with Windows and Linux/UNIX operating
systems are essential (Mac OS X and Solaris will be an asset), and
experience with distributed computing is required.
·               Proficiency with RDBMS-based (MySQL, Postgresql,
Oracle) applications and database concepts.
·               Proficiency with UNIX text processing tools and shell scripting.
·               Proficiency with a major programming language (e.g.
C/C+); scripting languages (e.g. Perl, Python)
·               Understanding of web server, networking and network protocols.
·               Solid understanding of the software development cycle,
including testing methodologies and change management control, and
experience out-sourcing and managing software development,
·               Demonstrated previous experience supporting
bioinformatics tools and applications.  Examples may include molecular
modeling applications, sequence analysis packages, genomic data
analysis tools and data integration applications.
·               Able to use Microsoft Office tools.


Professional requirements include:
·               Resourceful problem solver with excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to
express technical ideas clearly
·               Able to work effectively within a team environment.
·               Good written and verbal communication skills required
to deliver high quality Client Support and reliable follow-up to
clients.
·               Demonstrated ability to promptly handle problems,
providing status updates, and documenting the problem and resolution.
·               Present technical & functional ideas clearly while
checking for client understanding.

·               Experience in developing technical documentation.

·               Experience with software testing, including
development of test plans and detailed test scripts based on
requirements and design documentation.





SKILLS REQUIRED *



The candidates must possess the following skills/education:



A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent.


Best,
Kathleen McTeague
Senior Staffing Consultant
Randstad Life Science Staffing
617-354-7215
kathleen.mcteague at us.randstad.com<mailto:kathleen.mcteague at us.randstad.com>