Business & Technology Application Analyst I - Pathology and Immunology

Washington University in St. Louis; Berlin; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a software professional to develop, support, and integrate digital pathology applications. The role involves building image viewing tools, integrating with laboratory information systems, and aligning with pathologists and lab staff on workflow requirements.

The position requires a technical background in computer programming, with opportunities to work on full-stack development and database administration within a clinical research environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or certification in computer programming required.
• Experience in programming or DBA may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support digital pathology workflows and image viewing applications.
• Coordinate front-end development including HTML code and scripts.
• Test applications for usability across workstations and browsers.
• Integrate digital imaging with LIS and EHR.
• Collaborate with pathologists and lab staff on requirements.

Skills

Application Analysis

Application Development

Computer Programming

Database Administration

Digital Pathology

HL7 Integration

DICOM Standard

LIS

Whole Slide Imaging

Problem Solving

Education

Associate degree

Computer programming education

Job description

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Provides technical and analytical work to develop, design, and/or support applications for the clinical, research, and/or instructional functions of pathology clients. Employee participates in the development of solutions using programming expertise for day-to-day problems to include maintenance, modification, or development of complex inter-related applications/solutions. Solutions link technical knowledge with business, research, and/or instructional solutions and may range from consulting services (software or hardware recommendations) to developing integrated digital imaging and automated systems. Duties include client-needs assessment as well as evaluating whole slide scanner and hardware availability and software requirements. Additionally, employee may be involved in administration of the databases(s) that support the application code. Employee will either be involved in code, database administration, or a combination of both depending upon the size and complexity of the application portfolio of the entity being supported. Employee should be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• For Large Environment with Dedicated Application Programming Staff (using team development approach).
• Helps determine appropriate architecture and other technical solutions and makes relevant recommendations to the project manager or clients.
• Works closely with project managers and other members of the development team to develop detailed specification documents with clear project deliverables and timelines.
• Works with pathologists, project managers and laboratory staff to build and refine digital pathology workflows and image viewing applications.
• Communicates to the project manager with efficiency and accuracy any progress and/or delays of assigned projects.
• Coordinates with team members to develop front-end applications, including HTML code and scripts for website applications.
• Develops assigned forms and pages according to the design specifications given by the team leader.
• Tests applications to ensure displays meet ease of use and flexibility standards and to ensure image viewers execute properly across workstations and browsers, engaging pathologists as necessary.
• Develops, reviews and integrates new forms and pages, graphics and other elements.
• Ensures designs make efficient use of network, storage and database resources given large whole slide image files.
• Supports integration of digital imaging systems with the laboratory information system (LIS) and electronic health record.
• 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 evaluates new technology, products, specialized hardware such as whole slide scanners, and tools to optimize development and functionality of digital pathology systems and applications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• For Department-Level Environment with Combined Responsibilities (using full life cycle development approach).
• Develops projects of minimal size and complexity.
• Helps to determine appropriate architecture and other technical solutions and makes relevant recommendations to clients.
• Contributes to development of 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 pathologists and laboratory staff to configure and refine image management and viewing applications.
• Tests applications to ensure displays meet ease of use and flexibility standards and to ensure image viewers execute properly across workstations and browsers, engaging pathologists 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, storage and database resources given large whole slide image files.
• 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 evaluates new technology, products, specialized hardware such as whole slide scanners, and tools to optimize development and functionality of digital pathology systems and applications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment with periodic work in clinical laboratory settings

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

• Office equipment; whole slide scanners and related imaging hardware

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:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver’s License:

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

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Degree or certification from a technical school or college in computer programming required
• Experience in computer programming and/or relevant DBA experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for required education.

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:

Application Analysis, Application Development, Client Counseling, Computer Programming, Database Administration, Design Inputs, DICOM Standard, Digital Pathology, HL7 Integration, IT Solution Design, Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), Problem Solving, Project Specifications, Solutions Design, System Diagnostics, Systems Analysis, Technical Knowledge, Technical Support, Whole Slide Imaging

Grade

G12

Salary Range

$58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / 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

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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. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.