UNIV - Database Administrator I - Department of Neurosciences

Job Description Summary

The Otis lab is seeking a Database Administrator I. This position involves designing, monitoring, maintaining, and supporting calcium imaging and RNA sequencing databases. The administrator will analyze data requirements, design database schemas, and implement policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of the data and systems.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC000984 COM NEURO RES Operations CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-06

Pay Range

47,588.00 - 67,817.00 - 88,047.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Duties:
30% - Designs, develops, and optimizes database schemas and implementation to meet system requirements for two-photon calcium imaging and RNA sequencing experiments.

20% - Integrates databases with custom frameworks and applications, such as the Python-based "REACHER" framework for data acquisition.

20% - Develops and maintains RESTful APIs using tools like FastAPI for remote experiment management and secure data access.

10% - Implements database policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of databases and their accompanying software.

10% - Implements and optimizes new data analysis pipelines for calcium imaging and RNA sequencing datasets.

5% - Prepares and presents datasets and associated software in a clear and concise manner

5% - Other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and two years work experience in systems development and maintenance, technical support, or the support of database management systems. A bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience.

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift, lower, push or pull objects 15 lbs. or more, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to hear and/or understand conversations. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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