Business & Technology Application Analyst II (Hybrid) - Radiology

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Research Computing and Informatics Facility (RCIF) in the Department of Radiology at Washington University is looking for an enthusiastic, customer-focused Applications Analyst to join our team. In this role, you’ll help support and grow the database and informatics platforms that power the university’s primary research imaging repositories. You’ll work with modern tooling, large and meaningful clinical imaging research datasets, and applications used across the research enterprise.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving interesting data and application challenges, working with cutting-edge technologies, and supporting researchers who rely on these systems to advance science and healthcare.

Job Description

For Large Environment with Dedicated Application Programming Staff (using team development approach)

• Use complex queries and PACS imaging tools to create custom research datasets that combine imaging and non-imaging clinical data.

• Develop and maintain large, broadly useful clinical and research datasets for shared use across research teams.

• Maintain, improve, and extend tools that extract, organize, and curate research data.

• Provide operational and end-user support for web-based database systems, research applications, and data workflows.

• Create and maintain documentation for datasets, workflows, tools, and processes.

• Troubleshoot data, application, and system-level issues.

• Coordinates with team members to develop front-end applications, including HTML code and scripts for website applications.

• Write scripts—and help researchers write scripts—that use REST APIs to automate tasks and manage data.

• Automate processes to improve efficiency, reproducibility, and reliability.

• Review and optimize computing scripts used across research projects.

• Develop and maintain web application plugins to add or enhance functionality.

• Implement scripts to perform large-scale or bulk data operations.

• Coordinates work with other team members for application development and administration, network administration, and database administration to ensure that architecture, functionality, and design are consistent with all information technology strategies.

• Researches and evaluates new technology, products, specialized hardware and tools to optimize development and functionality of websites and applications.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

For Department-Level Environment with Combined Responsibilities (using full life cycle development approach)

• Develops projects of moderate size and complexity.

• Determines appropriate architecture, and other technical solutions, and makes relevant recommendations to clients.

• Develops detailed specification documents with clear deliverables and timelines.

• Defines database requirements, functionality, and utilization.

• Designs and develops application database structure, tables, entity relationships, and security privileges.

• Works with clients and designers to build and refine graphic designs for websites and applications.

• Tests applications to ensure displays meet ease of use and flexibility standards and to ensure websites execute properly for multiple browsers, engaging users as necessary.

• Develops, reviews, and integrates new forms and pages, graphics, and other elements, including HTML code and scripts for website applications.

• Ensures designs make efficient use of network and database resources.

• Creates online help functions, including application documentation.

• Coordinates work with other team members for application development and administration, network administration, and database administration to ensure that architecture, functionality, and design are consistent with all information technology strategies.

• Researches and evaluate new technology, products, specialized hardware and tools to optimize development and functionality of websites and applications.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Certification or degree in computer programming from a technical school or college plus two years of relevant work experience required; additional relevant programming experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for required education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with application administration and support.

• SQL experience.

• Linux command-line and scripting experience (bash, Python).

• Experience with Java and web technologies is a plus.

• Experience with container technologies (e.g., Docker).

• EPIC clinical data certification.

• Linux system administration experience.

• DevOps tooling experience (Puppet, Ansible).

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

IT Solution Design, IT Systems Management, Organizational Planning, Project Administration, System Applications, Technical Consulting, Technical Support, Working Independently

Grade

G13

Salary Range

$65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.