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Bioinformatics Scientist (Database Developer)

Employer
Pfizer
Location
Pearl River, New York
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Sep 29, 2021

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Physical Sciences, Chemistry
Position Type
Full Time
Organization Type
All Industry, Pharma
Bioinformatics Scientist -Viral Vaccines

ROLE SUMMARY

Pfizer is seeking a talented, self-motivated bioinformatics scientist with strong background database, data management, to join our viral vaccines R&D team at Pearl River. The successful candidate will work closely with a team of virologists, molecular biologists, bioinformatics scientists to design and implement cutting-edge flu and COVID-19 bioinformatics database system. You will have the opportunity to build sophisticated databases system which combines genomics data, antigenic data and other in vivo and invitro experimental data.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Implementing the data infrastructure for tracking, searching, and making use of our genomic and other laboratory data
  • Identify new technologies to collect connect and manage disparate flu data types across various internal and external sources
  • Development of databases, data management tools, and/or web applications for flu/COVID-19 vaccines program
  • Manages server in enterprise environment, including installation, configuration, backup, recovery, upgrades, and schema changes
  • Conduct data collection, gathering requirements and other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field from an accredited university with 6+ years of experience or master with 4 years of experience in database design, development, and administration
  • Hands-on experience with traditional RDBMS such as MySQL as well as NoSQL architecture
  • In-depth understanding and experience with of data management (e.g. permissions, recovery, security, and monitoring)
  • Experienced with database API development
  • Experience with nontraditional data types such as JSON
  • Hands-on experience of Node.JS, Angular.JS is desirable
  • Demonstrated experience using UNIX/Linux and shell scripting languages (Bash)


PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work independently and as part of team

Other Job Details:
  • Eligible for employee referral programs: YES
  • Eligible for relocation support: YES


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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.

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