Software & Systems Analyst
Memphis, TN
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is a premier center for research and treatment of potentially fatal childhood diseases, including cancer and certain blood, genetic, and immunodeficiency disorders. The hospital's mission is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. St. Jude is dedicated to providing unsurpassed patient care and to advancing the health of children through biomedical research.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has an opening for a Software & Systems Analyst (Job Number 30301).
The Software & Systems Analyst provides assistance in the planning, design, implementation, testing and documentation of software applications that support the mission of the Department of Biostatistics. The application! specifications must integrate into the software systems supported by the Department. This position is responsible for assisting in coordinating application projects, as well as interpreting statistical methodology into code. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed in order to meet the goals and objectives of the Department.
1. Participates in the implementation and maintenance of software applications supported by the department. Knowledgeable in understanding, integration and use of programming languages (e.g. C++, Visual Basic, Pascal), database management systems (e.g., Access, ORACLE), Internet Tools (e.g., JAVA), statistical software (e.g., SAS) and graphical software (e.g. PowerPoint) to propose and develop solutions to application projects.
- Develops and implements code to realize system design for software applications including database applications, web-based applications and statistical applicatio! ns.
- Designs test procedures and test data to deb! ug coded software applications prior to their delivery to clients.
- Produces system flow charts to describe existing and proposed systems.
- Develops a realistic schedule complete with required resources, delivery dates and coordinates the timely implementation of the schedule.
- Helps anticipate possible problems and takes a pro-active role in their solutions.
- Maintains developed/implemented systems and re-evaluations when requirements and resources change. Analyzes existing system logic to diagnose deficiencies and/or make enhancements.
- Shows interest in continual learning of additional technical skills and software programming skills, and staying current with the state of technology.
2. Documents software applications developed by the department, including the maintenance of data dictionaries.
- Participates in the development and review of docu! mentation for software applications.
- Responsible for the accuracy, understandability and maintenance of these documents.
3. Advises, trains and assists clients in the use of software applications supported by the department.
- Develops training materials for users.
- Develops customized reports and analyzes as required.
- Participates in workshops, journal clubs and seminars in order to identify existing and to anticipate future software application requirements.
4. Continues education in computer science in order to propose and implement state-of-the-art concepts.
- Presents relevant articles and findings of interest to others by actively participating in department Journal Club and other St. Jude conferences as appropriate.
- Participates in national meetings.
- Performs other related du! ties as assigned in order to meet the goals and objectives of the depar! tment and institution.
- Documents activity weekly according to the defined procedures of the Biostatistics Information Management System (BIMS).
5. May qualify for a Career Ladder Promotion based on departmental need and the defined career path document and:
- Experience
- Knowledge
- Special skills
- Abilities
Software & Systems Analyst
Memphis, TN
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is a premier center for research and treatment of potentially fatal childhood diseases, including cancer and certain blood, genetic, and immunodeficiency disorders. The hospital's mission is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. St. Jude is dedicated to providing unsurpassed patient care and to advancing the health of children throug! h biomedical research.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has an opening for a Software & Systems Analyst (Job Number 30301).
The Software & Systems Analyst provides assistance in the planning, design, implementation, testing and documentation of software applications that support the mission of the Department of Biostatistics. The application specifications must integrate into the software systems supported by the Department. This position is responsible for assisting in coordinating application projects, as well as interpreting statistical methodology into code. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed in order to meet the goals and objectives of the Department.
1. Participates in the implementation and maintenance of software applications supported by the department. Knowledgeable in understanding, integration and use of programming languages (e.g. C++, ! Visual Basic, Pascal), database management systems (e.g., Access, ORACL! E), Internet Tools (e.g., JAVA), statistical software (e.g., SAS) and graphical software (e.g. PowerPoint) to propose and develop solutions to application projects.- Develops and implements code to realize system design for software applications including database applications, web-based applications and statistical applications.
- Designs test procedures and test data to debug coded software applications prior to their delivery to clients.
- Produces system flow charts to describe existing and proposed systems.
- Develops a realistic schedule complete with required resources, delivery dates and coordinates the timely implementation of the schedule.
- Helps anticipate possible problems and takes a pro-active role in their solutions.
- Maintains developed/implemented systems and re-evaluations when requirements and resources change. Analyzes existing system logic to diagnose deficienc! ies and/or make enhancements.
- Shows interest in continual learning of additional technical skills and software programming skills, and staying current with the state of technology.
2. Documents software applications developed by the department, including the maintenance of data dictionaries.
- Participates in the development and review of documentation for software applications.
- Responsible for the accuracy, understandability and maintenance of these documents.
3. Advises, trains and assists clients in the use of software applications supported by the department.
- Develops training materials for users.
- Develops customized reports and analyzes as required.
- Participates in workshops, journal clubs and seminars in order to identify existing and to anticipate future software application requirement! s.
4. Continues education in computer s! cience in order to propose and implement state-of-the-art concepts.
- Presents relevant articles and findings of interest to others by actively participating in department Journal Club and other St. Jude conferences as appropriate.
- Participates in national meetings.
- Performs other related duties as assigned in order to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
- Documents activity weekly according to the defined procedures of the Biostatistics Information Management System (BIMS).
5. May qualify for a Career Ladder Promotion based on departmental need and the defined career path document and:
- Experience
- Knowledge
- Special skills
- Abilities
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