What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Curation Engineer position at Actalent?
Description:
You will be responsible for building and running workflows to load and manage
high-value datasets in a centralized environment. You will work closely with
Bioinformatics Engineering, as well as bioinformatics research scientists to
identify data sources and requirements for loading and querying. Your expertise
in PostgreSQL for database management and Python and R for scripting and
automation will be crucial in developing and maintaining ETL processes to
ensure data quality and integrity.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement workflows to load and manage genomic data.
- Work with researchers and data scientists to identify data sources and requirements for loading new datasets.
- Maintain existing data models for storing and querying genomic data.
- Develop and maintain ETL processes to ensure data quality and integrity.
- Build and maintain scripts for automation of data loading and processing.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, bioinformatics, or a related field 3 years of experience.
- Experience with building and running workflows for RDMS data loading and ETL processes.
- Proficient in SQL and ability to write complex queries for data extraction and analysis.
- Strong programming skills in Python for scripting and automation. Additional experience with R is preferred.
- Familiarity with genomic data formats and databases commonly used in bioinformatics research.
- Knowledge of data modeling concepts and implementing common data models in a relational database.
- Familiarity with data cleaning, normalization, and quality control processes.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with researchers and stakeholders.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $35 - $40
