Job Title: Oracle Database Developer (Part-Time)
Location: San Diego, CA
Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled
Oracle Database Developer with specialized experience in
bioinformatics and advanced proficiency in
SQL. This part-time position is based in
San Diego and offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge bioinformatics projects, leveraging data to drive scientific research and innovation. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in database development, with a focus on managing and optimizing large data sets related to biological research.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain Oracle databases to support bioinformatics applications and research initiatives.
- Collaborate with bioinformatics teams to understand data requirements and ensure efficient data management and retrieval.
- Write complex SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and analyze large biological data sets.
- Optimize database performance, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security of the data.
- Develop and implement database scripts, procedures, and triggers to automate and improve data workflows.
- Conduct regular database health checks, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
- Ensure the integrity and quality of data within the bioinformatics databases.
- Work closely with other developers and researchers to align database solutions with project goals.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as an Oracle Database Developer.
- Strong knowledge of bioinformatics data and research methodologies.
- Expertise in Advanced SQL, including complex queries, indexing, and optimization techniques.
- Proficient in database design, development, and performance tuning in an Oracle environment.
- Understanding of biological databases and datasets used in bioinformatics.
- Experience with data integration and migration between various bioinformatics tools and databases.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a part-time capacity.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with cloud-based databases (AWS, Azure) is a plus.
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or Perl for bioinformatics data processing.
- Knowledge of data visualization tools or techniques related to biological data.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
Hours: Part-time (15-20 hours per week)
Location: San Diego, CA (on-site preferred)
This is a remote position.