Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Oracle Database Developer to join our dynamic team in a part-time capacity. This remote position offers a remarkable opportunity to engage in pioneering bioinformatics projects that utilize data to propel scientific research forward. Ideal candidates will possess a robust background in database development, particularly in the management and optimization of extensive biological data sets.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain Oracle databases tailored to support bioinformatics applications and research efforts.
- Collaborate with bioinformatics teams to accurately gather data requirements, ensuring effective data management and retrieval strategies.
- Construct and enhance complex SQL queries for the extraction, manipulation, and analysis of substantial biological data sets.
- Optimize database performance, ensuring high availability, scalability, and data security.
- Develop and execute database scripts, procedures, and triggers to enhance and streamline data workflows.
- Perform routine health assessments on databases, addressing issues and optimizing performance as necessary.
- Safeguard the integrity and quality of data within our bioinformatics databases.
- Partner with other developers and researchers to ensure database solutions align with overarching project goals.
Required Skills
- Demonstrated experience as an Oracle Database Developer.
- Deep understanding of bioinformatics data and research methodologies.
- Proficient in advanced SQL, including the crafting of complex queries, indexing, and optimization techniques.
- Expertise in database design, development, and performance tuning specific to an Oracle environment.
- Familiarity with biological databases and datasets relevant to bioinformatics.
- Experience with data integration and migration across various bioinformatics tools and databases.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with meticulous attention to detail.
- Capability to work autonomously while effectively managing time in a part-time role.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
Career Growth Opportunities
This role provides a unique platform for professional development within the growing field of bioinformatics, enabling you to deepen your knowledge and skills in database management while making significant contributions to scientific research.
Employment Type: Full-Time