Web Designer - Jake Gittlen Laboratores for Cancer Research

$56,200 - $81,500/Yr

Pennsylvania State University - Hershey, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hershey, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The Penn State College of Medicine is seeking a Web Designer to join The Cheng/Ang Lab at Jake Gittlen Laboratories for Cancer Research. This role involves creating user-friendly and scientifically useful web-based resources, specifically focusing on updating and maintaining the Bio-atlas webpage. The successful candidate will collaborate with lab coordinators and the IT department to implement new features, ensure high performance, and maintain technical aspects of the website.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lab coordinators and IT department to recode and update the Bio-atlas webpage.
• Implement new features and functionality for the Bio-atlas.
• Ensure high performance and availability of the Bio-atlas webpage.
• Maintain all technical aspects of the Bio-atlas webpage.
• Perform unit integration and testing, troubleshoot errors in new and legacy code.
• Keep detailed records of workflows, software documentation, and experiments.
• Assist in writing manuscripts and proposals.
• Train new staff or students and collaborate with other research staff.
• Communicate daily with PIs and co-workers.

Requirements

• 2+ years of related experience in web design or development.
• Associate's Degree or higher in a related field; Bachelor of Science Degree preferred.
• Hands-on experience developing and maintaining scientific websites.
• Proficiency in core web technologies including JavaScript (jQuery), CSS, Python, Django, SQL, Apache, OpenSeaDragon, and HTML/HTML5.
• Experience with PHP and creating custom Drupal modules.
• Solid understanding of databases and version control.
• Ability to meet project goals and document solutions.
• Basic Linux administration skills.
• Familiarity with accessibility and assistive technologies.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of bioinformatics and genomic analysis.
• Experience with genomic data from SNP chip genotyping, whole genome sequencing, and transcriptomics.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $56,200.00 - $81,500.00.
• Possibility of position refunding after one year.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.