[Baypiggies] Informatics Research Scientist - AgraQuest, Inc.

[Debbie Marcus]

AgraQuest, Inc. http://www.agraquest.com (Davis, CA. USA)

Job Description:

AgraQuest is seeking a Python Developer experienced with Frameworks, preferably TurboGear for its Davis, CA. location. In this role you will be responsible for continuing the development, deployment and maintenance of custom data management systems and their web interfaces. Using open source relational database, you will create, enhance and maintain databases that will warehouse millions of dollars worth of agricultural field trial and various forms of laboratory data.  You will interact with non-informatics scientists to understand their needs in order to efficiently develop Informatics solutions.   Excellent communication and great interpersonal skills are highly desired.  An innate or acquired desire to promote safer, healthier environment would also be a plus.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

-Create automatic loaders to import data from Excel and text files to the database
-Develop tools to generate user-defined reports in Excel and Word by extracting data out of the relational database
-Write scripts to properly maintain the database management system, e.g. nightly backups, regression testing, etc.
-Interact with users to create web-based interface for efficient retrieval and display of data
-Meticulously document functional and technical specs
-Utilize open source tools whenever possible
-Help maintain hardware used for data entry, data capture and database hosting
-Must develop rapid prototype of necessary software tools for various scientific projects
-Must be able to work independently and collaboratively with project leads and non-technical personnel

Contact: jobs at agraquest.com<mailto:jobs at agraquest.com>


Thank you,

Debbie Marcus
Executive Assistant
Corporate Recruiter
AgraQuest Inc.
Better food.  Better world.
1540 Drew Ave., Davis, CA 95618, U.S.A.
+1 (530) 750-0150 ext. 112
dmarcus at agraquest.com<mailto:rlohse at agraquest.com>
www.agraquest.com<http://www.agraquest.com/>

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From: Debbie Marcus
Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 3:07 PM
To: 'baypiggies at python.org'
Subject: Job Posting

We would appreciate having this posted.

I was asked Director of Informatics, Dan Joo to send this to your site.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Debbie Marcus
Executive Assistant
Corporate Recruiter
AgraQuest Inc.
Better food.  Better world.
1540 Drew Ave., Davis, CA 95618, U.S.A.
+1 (530) 750-0150 ext. 112
dmarcus at agraquest.com<mailto:rlohse at agraquest.com>
www.agraquest.com<http://www.agraquest.com/>

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