SUMMARY:

The UI Cancer Center is seeking an IT Technical Associate (IT Development – Biomedical Informatics) to join this growing team.

The IT Technical Associate (IT Development – Biomedical Informatics) will be responsible for designing and developing biomedical informatics research platforms and tools for evidence based, data driven clinical research projects for the UI Cancer Center. This includes the design of systems for processing of extremely large volumes of primary and derived data, data mining, statistical analysis and reporting the results/findings. The IT Technical Associate (IT Development – Biomedical Informatics) needs to be comfortable using a wide variety of databases and tools. The incumbent will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between data and knowledge for the Cancer Center and its researchers. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop intranet secure web site so users and researchers can interact with data dictionaries of various databases and use integration methodologies to in bring systems together for scientific advancement of knowledge. Catalogs Cancer Center data.
• Assist in establishing data pipelines to partner networks. Lead the effort to join various cancer related networks like ORIEN, to help establish the center not only as a contributing partner on cancer related networks including the NCI GDC and PCORnet, but also benefit from these partnerships.
• Develop and provide data reports and charts, using data mining and data integration tools, including but not limited to Tableau visualization. Perform data mining using tools like SQL, MS Access, and Excel, and stay connected to standard databases like Hadoop, Kaboodle,  Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL. Perform SSIS and ETL processes to integrate data from disparate sources into the OMOP CDM.
• Develop secure web sites and applications with 2FA, for data visualizations using programming languages like Java, .Net/C#, PHP, Python and API development and integration will be critical for this position.
• Write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices.
• Create website layouts and user interfaces by using standard HTML/CSS practices.
• Integrate data from various back-end services and databases.
• Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs.
• Create and maintain software documentation.
• Responsible for the maintenance, expansion, and scaling of sites.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends. Apply emerging technologies and industry trends into operations and activities.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Required:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
2. A minimum of 5 years professional IT experience within IT Development which includes experience in developing and/or modifying new and existing applications, including requirement analysis, design, code, test, debug, implementation
   and maintenance.

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please complete an online application by clicking the Apply for Position button below.

Fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties and responsibilities for each position held.

Please upload all valid certifications and transcripts within the document section of your online application.

A degree is required, you must provide official transcripts.

Transcripts/Licenses/Certifications MUST be uploaded electronically to your online application through the "Documents" page on the Civil Service Employment Application (page 4). Be sure to select the appropriate document type before uploading the document.

If your educational institution provides electronic transcripts, please have them sent to hross@uic.edu

All civil service positions require an exam.  The exam for this position is a Credentials Assessment.  You will not be required to report in person for this exam.

Credential Assessment Exam Scoring Information:

You will not be required to report in person for this exam. The updated online application and all uploaded, relevant documents, such as a resume and/or college transcript will be used in the calculation of the exam score. These documents should be uploaded prior to the position close date. 

When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e. resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.

If an application and all applicable forms, transcripts, and supporting documents are not submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered for this position and will be denied. 

For fullest consideration, the above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than Friday 8/14/2020.

We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago. 

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.