Job Title- Database Manager

Project Location Onsite in Tallahassee, FL

Duration- 12+ months contract

A MS or PhD in bioinformatics, microbiology, microbial genetics, molecular biology, computer science, or related field.
Technical experience with data storage, file transfer and file sharing process for bioinformatics, Advanced Molecular Detection (AMD) and/or genetic sequencing data.
Experience providing training and/or technical assistance for data storage, interoperability, file systems and file transfer for bioinformatics, AMD and genetic sequencing data.
Experience using Cloud infrastructure and tools for bioinformatics, AMD and genetic sequencing data processes.
Experience with public health data integration and interoperability between LIMS and databases.
Experience with public health data reporting from state public health programs to federal partners (APHL, CDC, HRSA).

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

SERVICE TASKS : Contractor will perform the following tasks in the time and manner specified:

Provide three individuals immediately upon issuance of the PO.
Develop a database to support molecular sequencing analysis and reporting.
Integrate epidemiology data with existing Next Generation Sequencing and AMD data.
Develop capacity within the County Health Departments to integrate genomic and epidemiological data.
Select, identify, and implement the necessary software and database services to complete defined analytical tasks.
Develop, manage, and curate database for analysis.
Provide database training for each user type.
Coordinate with bioinformaticians involved in analysis projects, including data sharing and engagement across multidisciplinary project teams.
Develop an interface with the clinical LIMS (LabWare), Clarity LIMS, and FL DOH Merlin disease surveillance system.
Provide progress during in-person monthly task meeting with the Department supervisor.
Each month, create a monthly written progress report summarizing development and status of tasks 7.1.1 - 7.1.9., and submit it to the Department Contract Manager no later than the 7th day of the following month.

Contract work, For contractors, Immediate start,