EMPLOYER: The Jackson Laboratory POSITION: Senior Manager, IT Applications - Research DUTIES: The Senior Manager, IT Applications - Research is responsible for the life cycle planning of Research IT hardware, software and cloud resources through selection, operation, refresh, migration, optimization, retirement and disposal. Specific core duties and responsibilities include management, planning and execution of a Development Operations (DevOps) strategy to ensure quality software deployments and overall application health and performance by formulating and deploying long-term strategic plans for acquiring and enabling efficient and cost effective Research IT solutions in support of faculty and research staff; contributing to enterprise architecture roadmaps and decisions; designing the Research IT program strategy and manages the associated component projects; works directly with IT Enterprise Architecture, IT Operations and with the top business stakeholders to make key strategy decisions and design the Research IT roadmap; Research IT technology solution selection and implementation; presenting business cases to Senior Management alongside top business stakeholders; working on contracts and budget management; ensuring vendor's solutions evolve to continue to meet the organization's needs, by proactively identifying and prioritizing requirements for future releases; managing operational and technology development planning, including business requirements gathering, roadmap development, project planning, organizing and negotiating the allocation of resources; defining and communicating milestones, service level agreements, and resource allocation to executive team, department leads, support staff, and end users; reviewing performance of IT systems to determine operating costs, productivity levels, and upgrade requirements; contributing to business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives; researching potential technology solutions and implementations in support of new initiatives, opportunities, and procurement efforts; working with peer managers to develop IT policies and procedures; and establishing and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization’s executives, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent IT activities. RATE OF PAY: Between $161,782 and $165,554 per year. REQUIREMENTS: Telecommuting permitted; must work in Bar Harbor, ME ~2-3 days/week. Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, and 3 years experience as a Software Engineer or related position in Software Development and Application Configuration in an Agile environment working with ITIL service management framework or, alternatively a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field and 5 years experience as a Software Engineer or related position in Software Development and Application Configuration in an Agile environment working with ITIL service management framework. All qualified applicants must have 1 year of experience in all of the following: running scientific applications in high performing computing and large-scale storage environment in the cloud; systems design using Azure and Google Cloud Platform and development from business requirements analysis including commercial order testing using CareEvolve and other GCP, Clarity Lims, and Pathology Workbench and day-to-day operations; and applying scientific research laws including PCI, CLIA, HIPAA, GxP, CAP Checklist and appropriate government regulations as it relates to the transfer and use of data. ADDRESS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position is based at The Jackson Laboratory, 600 Main Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609. Telecommuting from home permitted to The Jackson Laboratory headquarters in Bar Harbor, ME. Position requires in-office work on average 2-3 days per week at the Jackson Laboratory headquarters in Bar Harbor, ME. This is not a travel requirement, as The Jackson Laboratory requires employees to report to this location from within an acceptable commuting distance. About JAX: The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health. Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org. EEO Statement: The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws. Bar Harbor: The Jackson Laboratory's 43-acre scenic Bar Harbor campus is nestled between the Gulf of Maine and the mountains of Acadia National Park. Some of the best hiking and biking in the world (over 50 square miles of mountains, lakes, views, and dramatic coastline) is accessible from our campus. We are one mile from downtown Bar Harbor, which offers a vibrant downtown district with a plethora of restaurants, shops, museums, and galleries. Ellsworth: The Charles E. Hewett Center in Ellsworth, Maine, is a state-of-the-art facility that serves researchers world wide. The facility represents the culmination of nine decades of unmatched experience and leadership in breeding and caring for laboratory mice. Ellsworth, Maine, is one of Maine’s fastest growing cities. With a growth rate of nearly 20%, Ellsworth is a bustling year-round community and acts as a hub for surrounding towns. It is located nearby Acadia National Park and hosts numerous special events, concerts and festivals each year. Residents have access to fabulous shopping, recreation, museums, galleries, and dining at a variety of independent restaurants. Farmington: JAX Genomic Medicine is transforming medicine by improving patient care, lowering costs, and increasing life span and health span. JAX Genomic Medicine’s research focuses on the complex genetic causes of disease and on the development of genomic solutions tailored to each person's unique genetic makeup. JAX Genomic Medicine sits on a 17-acre site on the campus of the University of Connecticut Health Center. The 183,500-square-foot facility opened in the fall of 2014. Now, it houses over 300 biomedical researchers, technicians, and support staff in state-of-the-art computing facilities and laboratories. In Connecticut, JAX resides in the scenic town of Farmington, in the state’s capitol region. The Hartford region, which offers some of the best public schools in the country, is made up of both bigger cities and smaller, charming historic New England towns. JAX Genomic Medicine is also geographically located within 2 hours of Boston and New York and is close to multiple transportation systems, including bus lines, highways, railroads and international airports. Sacramento: The JAX® Mice, Clinical and Research Services facility is located in Sacramento, the state capital of California. Sacramento is less than a two-hour drive from San Francisco, Napa Valley, and scenic Lake Tahoe, and a short flight to both Los Angeles and Orange County. Sacramento is the birthplace of the nation’s Farm to Fork movement, and offers excellent restaurants, gastro-pubs, wineries, theaters, and museums. Outdoor activities are plentiful: Boating, white water rafting, and riding the scenic bicycle trails are popular. Housing and other costs of living are more affordable in Sacramento and its surrounding suburbs than in most other neighboring areas in the North Bay, making Sacramento one of the hottest housing markets in the country year after year. Augusta: JAX’s Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative (MCGI) is located in Augusta, Maine, in the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care (HACCC), at Maine General Hospital. It began operations in 2016 with three overarching goals: to provide cancer genomic testing for Maine cancer patients; to develop and deliver physician education about clinical genomic cancer diagnostics; and to build a network in Maine of oncology practices conducting studies in genomic medicine.

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