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Clinical Database Specialist
National Human Genome Research Institute
National Institutes of Health
The Intramural Research Program of the National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health (Bethesda, Maryland) is currently seeking a Clinical Database Specialist to provide database support to its research investigators performing clinical studies.
Position Description:
The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented database specialist who is able to assist in the
implementation and support of a Web-based relational database used in clinical research studies
having a genetic focus. The successful applicant will provide support and training to database
users, work directly with database developers to address problems and make enhancement
requests, have the skills to manipulate large datasets, and play a key role in gap analysis and the
mapping of legacy data. The successful applicant will work within an established framework of
security and privacy regulations and guidelines for handling patient information.
Position Requirements:
- Knowledge of relational database structure and terminology.
- Proven critical-thinking skills and demonstrated ability to manage large biological and/or
clinical data sets.
- Demonstrated knowledge of genetics and/or molecular biology (e.g., successful collegelevel
coursework).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet applications.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a confident and cooperative serviceoriented
attitude.
- Fluency in both written and spoken English.
Highly qualified candidates will possess:
- Experience in clinical or biomedical informatics.
- Experience using Structured Querying Language (SQL).
- Clinical or laboratory research experience in genetics, molecular biology, or biochemistry.
- Experience using Macintosh OS X operating system.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in biology, bioinformatics, or a related field.
All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer and able to pass a background investigation (Level 5).
This is a contract position offered through the Digicon Corporation. Digicon is a full-service information technology company that is recognized as a leading IT service provider known for providing long-term support to key Government agencies and Fortune 1000 businesses. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send a Word- or PDF-formatted copy of your resume and salary expectations to Delfon McRae at Delfon.McRae@digiconasp.com.
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Last Reviewed: July 27, 2009
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