Job Description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

🌟 Programmer Analyst II

Join Us as a Programmer Analyst – Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation

The Programmer Analyst performs bioinformatics programming activities for the statistical and computational considerations of research projects. Additionally, the Programmer Analyst serves on a study team under the direction of a lead programmer.

🔹 What You’ll Do

📊 Programming & Data Management

• Perform programming tasks as assigned by study/project team leads that includes but is not limited to independently creating, executing, maintaining, and validating programs that:

  • Transfer data across multiple data management systems or operating systems

  • Combine data from a variety of sources and structures

  • Generate and store summary data from a variety of sources

  • Generate reports or combine multiple databases

  • Validate programs that generate listings, tables, and figures using SAS and standard tools and processes

🧬 Clinical Trial Data Analysis

• Prepare and analyze clinical trial patient datasets such as:

  • Laboratory data

  • Vital signs data

  • Tumor response data

  • Imaging data

  • Quality of life and wellbeing questionnaire data

  • Adverse events data
    for clinical research purposes

🤝 Collaboration & Technical Support

• Consult with researchers and multidisciplinary project teams to analyze problems and recommend technology-based solutions and computational strategies for the specific project as assigned

• Develop customized codes to utilize existing tools and applications to provide outputs or validate outputs for clinical bioinformatics or technical use

• Function as a contributing member of a multidisciplinary team and, under the oversight and review of management, may begin to assist with some lead programming activities

📚 Compliance & Development

• Ensure adherence to departmental working practice documents and SOPs

• Contribute to informal training materials

• Increase knowledge base and professional skills in:

  • Programming technology and techniques

  • Clinical trials

  • Pharmaceutical industry

• Work closely with mentors

• Attend presentations and teaching events

• Contribute to general department documents and policies

• Assist mentors with implementing best practice documents and articles

🎓 Education & Experience Requirements

• MS/MA degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, or related field and abilities to perform the job
  OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, or related field or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification

📌 Experience

• At least 2 years of experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job requirements

Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions.

🧠 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

✅ Solid understanding of one or more programming languages
✅ Good attention to detail
✅ Satisfactory problem-solving skills
✅ Satisfactory written and verbal communication skills
✅ Proficiency in the English language
✅ Capable of effectively organizing and managing multiple assignments with challenging timelines
✅ Positive attitude and capable of working well with others
✅ Demonstrated initiative and motivation
✅ Solid understanding of relational database structure and complex data systems
✅ Good organizational skills and capable of adapting and adjusting to changing priorities

🌍 Working Conditions & Environment

• Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment

• Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international

🚀 Why Join Us?

When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence.

You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience — and where your contributions truly make a difference.

✨ Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs.