Bioinformatic Software Developer @ Regeneron

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The Scientific Software Developer collaborates with research business units to improve the end-user experience and adoption of web based scientific database applications. The Developer builds and maintains end-to-end solutions based on business functional requirements.
The candidate will participate in process improvement / automation projects from business process analysis through to implementation of the application or system in a biotechnology setting. The candidate will support the biotechnology research areas in the design and development of scientific applications. Responsible for aspects of the software development lifecycle, including: design, implementation, testing and maintenance of scientific business applications. The candidate will be responsible for new and existing systems

Responsibilities:

  • Design, build, deploy and maintain relational database based application using LAMP technology stack
  • Work with the laboratory and technical personnel to understand their business processes and suggest improvement opportunities
  • Build applications by translating high-level scientific business and user requirements into functional and design specifications
  • Must be able to handle a variety of tasks, effectively solve problems with numerous and complex variables, and be able to shift priorities as needed
  • Partner with internal and external resources to negotiate and customize business, functional, and design requirements for enhanced end-user experience
  • Create user-centered designs based on business and functional requirements, user research, customer feedback, and usability findings
  • Design user interfaces by using conceptual design techniques such as creating visual mockups, prototypes, and diagrams
  • Enhance, maintain, and troubleshoot software application development requests
  • Contribute in the development of software and design standards, processes and procedures, and guidelines to
  • ensure they meet business rules and government regulations
  • Participate in user research and usability testing to help improve the user experience
  • Improve the user-experience by applying innovative as well as best practices and current industry trends

Experience and Required Skills:

  • Requirements:
  • BS in Computer Science or related field
  • 2-5+ Years Experience
  • Expertise using LAMP technology stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL and Perl/Python, ) Ruby & Ruby on Rails Framework
  • Familiarity with software patterns such as the Model View Controller.
  • Experience with a web development framework such as Ruby on Rails, Django or Zend
  • Familiarity with biological laboratory techniques
  • Understanding of an Agile development methodology
  • Bachelor’s or graduate degree in computer science, information technology, or a life science
  • Strong interest in contributing to biological research
  • Algorithm Development
  • Experience in fast changing Research focused environments
  • Team focused environment
  • Working in a heterogeneous database environments
  • HTML5 / CSS3 Experience
  • Ability to understand end-user needs and user experience
  • Biology background or equivalent work experience in a research environment
  • Is an independent worker and proactively seeks to innovate
  • Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Willingness to work in and adapt to a fast paced, ever changing biological research environment
  • Attention to detail and a passion for solving complex and interesting problems
  • Analytical with the desire to measure the effectiveness of new features
  • Welcome and respect ideas from partners, business stakeholder and technical experts
  • Demonstrated ability to perform business analysis and identify valid improvement opportunities
This is an opportunity to join our select team that is already leading the way in the Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry. Apply today and learn more about Regeneron’s unwavering commitment to combining good science & good business.
  • To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Regeneron about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Regeneron via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Regeneron, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Regeneron for this position and a valid agreement with Regeneron is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Regeneron agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
  • Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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The Scientific Software Developer collaborates with research business units to improve the end-user experience and adoption of web based scientific database applications. The Developer builds and maintains end-to-end solutions based on business functional requirements.