Laboratory Information Systems Coordinator jobs in San Jose, CA

Position overview:

The Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL), a Directorate of SLAC, and a national research facility for scientific applications using synchrotron radiation at Stanford University is seeking an outstanding IT professional, with extensive experience and expertise in accelerator controls systems including injector, RF, data base and related hardware and software information systems and applications. The position is specifically focused on the SPEAR3 injector control system and its further development and transition to a new platform, while maintaining the current control system to provide full operations capability at a high level of delivery and reliability. The position also has a component in overseeing the design, development and operations of the User Research Administration (URA) business system, which manages the workflow of scientific users that desire access to SLAC’s user facilities. This position is key to meeting the requirement of mission critical availability during 24/7 operations of the overall SSRL synchrotron facility.

Note: This is an hourly, non-benefits eligible casual-nonexempt position (work less than 50% full-time equivalent), not to exceed 980 hours in a calendar year.

Your specific responsibilities include:

• Apply unique skill combinations to create IT solutions and to support particle accelerator operations. Work may involve information theory, computing theory, mathematical simulations, or scientific computing.
• Develop long range technology plans, and identify applicable new technologies through research, collaboration with peers, and participation in standards organizations, etc.
• Use up-to-date technology in graphical user interfaces, real-time control software architecture and sophisticated system configurations.
• Apply IT and controls expertise in maintaining mission critical functionality for applications on the SPEAR3 accelerator complex, particularly, in the following areas:
  • The SPEAR3 injection control systems application
  • The SPEAR3 RF feedback system application
  • The SPEAR3 history plot database
  • The SPEAR3 e-log system
• The SPEAR3 and SSRL Beam Lines status information including real-time updates to specific web interfaces.
• Work with user research administrators and IT staff to ensure requirements for workflows, database implementation and full operational functionality are met.
• Act as the conceptual source for assignments involving more than one area of specialization and/or innovative system design.
• Plan and coordinate IT efforts with a high degree of dependence upon their individual unique technical contributions.
• Conceive, design, develop, optimize, integrate, and maintain information technology at a complex level.
• Troubleshoot highly complex problems for which the analysis and resolution require extensive knowledge of many diverse system components.
• Provide leadership and IT solutions for complex problems.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• A PhD in physics and 15 years of experience in particle accelerator controls systems including hardware, software and data base development, implementation and operational enhancements and upkeep.
• Deep understanding of information technology approaches, applications (which may include scientific applications), tools, and methodologies, as well as a broad background in a variety of technology platforms.
• Knowledge of architecture and interrelationships (technical and functional).
• Ability to combine information technologies to create solutions for complex problems.
• Proven problem solving, analytical thinking and ability to approach problems logically and systematically.
• Extensive experience with the OpenVMS operating system.
• Experience in understanding and managing operating systems such as Linux, VMware, cluster management, etc.
• Experience in understanding and managing infrastructure: networks, firewall/subnets, SAN, storage systems, backup systems.
• In-depth experience with IT support for workflows, databases, and development of database driven applications, including experience in managing and developing applications using Oracle Rdb.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

SLAC employee competencies:

• Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
• Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve.
• Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
• Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
• Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
• Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages
• Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.

Physical requirements and Working conditions:

• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Work standards:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1—General Policy and Responsibilities:
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,

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• Classification Title: Casual - Nonexempt
• Job Code: 8945
• Duration: Casual Temporary

The expected pay range for this position is $38.83 to $150.00 per hour. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.