Location
Minnesota | United States
Job description
Job ID: 360010
About the Job This position will be responsible for developing and
maintaining VDL applications. This includes, but is
not limited to: integration for instruments and secure file transfers, web services,
APIs, and reporting
tools. The proprietary Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is at the core of managing
and automating
VDL operations. The application developer will utilize their extensive knowledge of
the LIMS application to interface with other IT
professionals and lab professionals to aid in VDL daily
operations, ranging from animal testing to billing. This position reports
directly to the VMC IT Director,
with a dotted reporting line to the VDL Director, and will have significant visibility within VDL and
the
broader college.
Job Responsibilities:
Write, test, and maintain code for applications, using programming languages,
frameworks, and development tools in alignment with coding standards and best practices.
Manage and support integrations to databases
and other applications.
Manage and track changes to source code using tools like Github
.
Deploy applications to various
environments, such as testing, staging, and production, and
troubleshoot issues during the deployment process.
Update and maintain
applications to ensure compatibility with new technologies, industry
trends, best practices, and security standards.
Create and
maintain documentation for code base, configurations, APIs, troubleshooting guides, and procedures.
Collaborate with other IT
professionals including system administrators, network administrators, and application developers, to ensure a smooth and integrated IT
environment.
Proactively develop relationships and partner with internal stakeholders - scientists, laboratory technicians,
veterinarians, administrative staff, and accounting staff.
Work with analysts to refine requirements.
Ensure data integrity in
alignment with required database constraints and logic.
Qualifications Required Qualifications:
BA/BS plus
at least two years of work experience in the areas of application development, or or master's degree.
Demonstrated proficiency in
Java.
Experience with integration, reporting, and programming tools. Examples include JavaScript, SQL, GitHub, and Apache
servers.
Working knowledge of database systems, SQL (DB2, MySQL, or PostgreSQL).
Proficiency in conducting analysis of business
processes and recommending improvements or efficiencies.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work as part of a
multidisciplinary team.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with data warehousing and manipulation/ETL.
Ability to write and
maintain large SQL packages.
Experience with application integration, including third party systems.
Experience with implementation
tools and methodologies. Examples include Agile, prototyping versus formal systems analysis and design, entity relationship diagrams,
process flows, and data flows.
The University of Minnesota is committed to fostering local talent through employment
opportunities.
While this position utilizes a hybrid modality, prospective applicants must be located either in the state of
Minnesota
or near the Wisconsin border or otherwise open to relocation.
About the Department The University of
Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) is a national leader in providing
rapid diagnosis of animal diseases, identifying
emerging diseases, developing new diagnostic
methods, and training diagnosticians and veterinarians. The VDL serves the interests of the
livestock
and poultry industry, animal research scientists and educators, and companion animal owners and
provides support to the
state as the official laboratory of the Minnesota Board of Animal Health as
well as supporting national animal and human health systems.
The laboratory is a part of the
University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine and serves as Minnesota's only full
service
laboratory for animal health diagnostics and surveillance.
Benefits Working at the
University At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are
interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life
outside of work.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive wages, paid holidays,
and generous time off
- Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
Regents Scholarship
- Low-cost medical,
dental, and pharmacy plans
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- University HSA contributions
- Disability and employer-paid life insurance
- Employee wellbeing program
- Excellent retirement plans with employer
contribution
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
- Financial
counseling services
- Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
- Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro
area
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more
information regarding benefits.
How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for
this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online
application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by
accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
To request an
accommodation during the application process, please e-mail
[email protected] or call (612)
624-8647.
Diversity The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in
enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and
retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in
its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status,
disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about
diversity at the U:
Employment
Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is
that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from
employment.
About the U of M The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate,
graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most
vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with
world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service
organizations.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well
as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019,
2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).
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