SAS Programmer/Analyst (Seattle, WA)

SAS PROGRAMMER/ANALYST Employer: University of Washington Location: Seattle, WA United States Job Code: 40491 Apply on employer's website (this will open a new window).

Job Description

SAS PROGRAMMER/ANALYST Req #: 40491 Department: NATIONAL ALZHEIMER'S COORDINATING CENTER Appointing Department Web Address: https://www.alz.washington.edu Job Location: Other Locations Job Location Detail: Roosevelt Commons Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience and education. The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center (NACC) facilitates collaborative research among 29 Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers (ADCs) funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA). We maintain a database which includes clinical and neuropathological data collected from the ADCs, and we also provide funding and oversight of investigator-initiated collaborative research projects among ADC investigators who define and collect data specific to their research needs. In addition, NACC provides data management and statistical consulting and analysis for investigator-initiated collaborative R01s which are independently funded by NIA.

The DEPARTMENT OF EPIDEMIOLOGY has an outstanding opportunity for a SAS PROGRAMMER/ANALYST to work for the NACC, which is located off-campus in the Roosevelt Commons building. The department is searching for 2 Programmer/Analyst's for this position. This individual will be integral to the success of NACC, and it is vital that the person occupying this position possesses the ability to work with investigators from diverse backgrounds and multiple institutions. This will be a very visible position, reflecting the outstanding quality of research at the University of Washington.

The SAS Programmer/Analyst will have responsibility for writing and maintaining the NACC data submission software and data access software, which integrates the NACC web site and the NACC Oracle database. This position will also design and program other systems as needed by NACC. The SAS Programmer/Analyst will work with system analysts, programmers, data managers, statisticians, administrators, neurologists, neuropsychologists, geneticists, and other Alzheimer’s research personnel to design and develop computer systems to facilitate ADC research based on the NACC database. This position will be able to utilize the resources of the NACC faculty and other staff for solving technical and design challenges.

Responsibilities Include:

• Software Programming - Create software using SAS to execute from the NACC web site and interface with an Oracle database. Software must be easy to use and carefully tested before implementation. Software will include, but not be limited to, data submission, data queries, error checking, and data file creation.
• Software Design - Analyze user requirements to design software that allows for database queries, data submission, error checking, and data file creation. Users will have various levels of computer sophistication, from novice to experienced computer specialist.
• Software Consultation - Provide SAS programming consultation to other NACC programmers and programmers at the Alzheimer's Disease Centers which collaborate with NACC. Questions may arise relative to programming, program design or analysis, and consultations may be conducted in person, by telephone, or e-mail communication.
• Documentation - Write clear and concise user manuals and technical manuals. Documentation must be well-written and easy to understand.

Requirements:

• BS in Computer Science or a related field AND at least three years of experience in SAS programming, including BASE and Macros.
• Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Additional Requirements: Experience with system analysis and design Desired:

• Experience with Oracle databases
• SAS IntraNet and Web-based applications, including HTML and JavaScript
• Sun and Solaris operating systems
• Experience with system security procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently

Condition of Employment:

Project or grant deadlines and potential computer emergencies will require flexibility in the work schedule. Out-of-state travel may be required for attendance at annual meetings of the ADC Directors and/or Data Core, as well as other scientific conferences and site visits to the various ADCs nationwide. A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification may be required prior to hire.

Application Process:

Part of the application process for this position includes completing an on-line cover letter assessment to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. The cover letter assessment will appear on your screen for you to complete as soon as you select "Apply to this Position" on this job announcement. Once you begin the assessment, it must be completed at that time. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until the assessment is complete. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please view this page. Human Resources uwhires@u.washington.edu

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