Data Processes Information Systems Analyst I - 139697

The UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering challenging career opportunities in the diverse areas of advanced educational programs, cutting-edge research, and state-of-the-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees.

The Information Systems Analyst supports data management and research operations within a genetics research laboratory in the Department of Psychiatry. The laboratory focuses on genetic and genomic research, and this role provides an excellent opportunity for candidates with a background in the life sciences to develop data and computing skills in a research environment.

The incumbent will apply basic professional IT concepts and departmental policies to resolve routine to moderately complex data and computing issues. In addition, the incumbent will work on problems of limited to moderate scope involving data pipelines, database maintenance, and software support for laboratory and research infrastructure. Training and mentorship will be provided for candidates with strong foundational skills and motivation to learn.

Responsibilities include maintaining and updating the laboratory's PostgreSQL database, establishing and maintaining data flow within the laboratory and with collaborators, setting up and maintaining archives, serving as a point of contact for high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, performing quality control for data inputs and analysis outputs, developing data extraction algorithms, improving data organization, coordinating team efforts on data extraction, and assisting with training of new bioinformatics team members.

• Four years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area.

• Basic knowledge of several areas of IT. Familiarity with Linux and Windows systems.

• Basic knowledge relating to the design and development of software. Familiarity with Python, R, SQL, Bash, and Git version control.

• Demonstrated ability to install software and troubleshoot basic problems with computing devices, peripherals and software. Basic understanding of system performance monitoring and actions that can be taken to improve or correct performance. Understanding of system-performance monitoring and remediation.

• Basic understanding of data management operations and database administration. Includes PostgreSQL triggers, views, and stored procedures.

• Basic knowledge of computer security best practices and policies. Ability to put knowledge into practice.

• Ability to write technical documentation in a clear and concise manner. Ability to create clear QC reports.

• Interpersonal skills sufficient to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Ability to elicit and communicate technical and non-technical information in a clear and concise manner. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

• Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Demonstrates problem-solving skills. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.

• Experience with ETL processes and multi-step workflow automation for bioinformatics applications.

• Experience with web application frameworks (e.g., Streamlit) for data access interfaces.

• Academic background in neuroscience, genetics, molecular biology, computational biology, or a related life sciences field. Coursework in biostatistics, data analysis (e.g. Python, R), or research experience in behavioral or psychiatric science.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.