Analyst Programmer I

School of Medicine

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Join a team building and supporting a system that keeps research running smoothly.

Be You.

Assist in the implementation, design, maintenance, and improvement of the animal management system (AMS) that will be utilized by the Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR). Provide technical support and training to AMS users; design and produce reports; and ensure data warehousing integrity.

Work Arrangement – Hybrid

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES

• Knowledge of SQL and Power BI would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of XML and Python preferred.
• Experience with cloud hosting platforms such as AWS and workflow applications such as Miro is preferred.
• Experience in software implementation of new products/services and project management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education - Work requires a Bachelor's degree in mathematics or a computer-related field, or equivalent coursework or technical training.

Experience - Work requires one year of programming or analytical experience with knowledge of several computer languages, programs, or systems.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Be Bold.

Work Performed

Assist in the implementation of a-tune’s tick@lab animal management system with duties including but not limited to the following:

• • Collaborate with functional area directors, managers, and staff to translate process and regulatory requirements into system-based workflows and solutions;
  • Migrate current and master data to the new system;
  • Conduct end-to-end and parallel testing and monitor all system output to ensure performance and accuracy;
  • Contribute to the analysis of specific organizational and procedural issues and the design or modification of the AMS to improve operational efficiency;
  • Identify, document, and track system-specific bugs and defects – including layout issues, API failures, and performance bottlenecks – through to resolution;
  • Develop and provide reporting on both a regular and an ad hoc basis.
• Serve as a liaison with OIT/OASIS staff to ensure appropriate data management.
• Work with internal users to develop and modify efficient administrative processes.
• In collaboration with DLAR administration and training teams, write or modify SOPs and/or Work Instructions related to the AMS.
• Train external users (researchers, the Office of Animal Welfare Assurance, etc.) on usage of the AMS.
• Create and modify templates for service requests, health records, etc.
• After implementation, continue to maintain the AMS and seek opportunities for improvement.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Professional Conduct and Behavior

• Demonstrates professional conduct and behavior at all times when performing job duties and rendering services to the scientific community, especially as they relate to customer service, attendance and punctuality, respectful demeanor and interactions, professional language and communications, appropriate effort and initiative, accountability and integrity, boundary maintenance and confidentiality, emotional self-regulation and responsiveness to feedback.
• Maintains professional standards and adheres to all federal, state, and university regulations and policies regarding the use of animals in research while performing job duties.
• Fosters teamwork and collegiality between the various groups of DLAR and the scientific community.

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