Rutgers University-posted 26 days ago
$81,155 - $116,172/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • New Brunswick, NJ
5,001-10,000 employees
Educational Services

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Programmer Analyst II within the IST Central Core Department at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. Under direction of the IST Analyst I, the Programmer/Analyst II performs analysis, design, programming, testing, debugging, and documentation of programs to solve medium to complex business problems at the New Jersey State Cancer Registry. This role applies conversions and enhancements to cancer surveillance and research systems and participates in the development of detailed programming/system specifications, including policies and procedures. The individual interfaces with internal and external users, database administrators of cancer surveillance software and tools, and other information technology departments, including but not limited to the New Jersey State Office of Information Technology (OIT), the Office of Information Technology Services (OITS), and the Rutgers Cancer Institute's Bioinformatics unit, to identify system problems and propose solutions. The position also develops project plans and training programs.

  • Develops and/or conducts training programs as required.
  • Develops and manages project plans.
  • Interacts with users and other related areas to gather requirements and compile data.
  • Designs and develops application programs from analysis to implementation.
  • Develops documentation, formulates, and applies policies and procedures.
  • Maintains awareness of emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, tools, and frameworks, including Machine Learning (ML), and Natural Language Processing (NLP), as well as other industry technology trends, to recommend innovative solutions.
  • Collaborates with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for AI/ML adoption and translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Assists in or manages the installation of software and/or hardware components.
  • Performs technical resources planning and support.
  • Maintains familiarity with subsystems, including an ability to generate queries and analytic programs using common programming languages (e.g., SQL, SAS).
  • Acts as liaison between information technology departments/units and end user communities. 12. Develops and applies integrated application, system, or network standards as required.
  • Evaluates and recommends hardware and software solutions.
  • Assists in problem determination and resolution.
  • Performs system tuning, monitoring, and trend analysis.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline. Four (4) years of progressive experience and increasing responsibility in related technology field.
  • Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements.
  • General PC knowledge and understanding of distributed computing environments and integrated communication concepts required.
  • Must have an understanding of SQL and other programming tools, methodologies and concepts; a demonstrated ability to identify and solve complex problems; and, the ability to develop and manage short- and long-term project work-plans.
  • Familiarity with artificial intelligence (AI) concepts, including machine learning (ML), and natural language processing (NLP).
  • Must be computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to function in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills working in a service-oriented environment.
  • This position is based in Trenton, NJ with regular travel to New Brunswick, NJ is required.
  • Must have the ability and flexibility to travel to various worksites.
  • Proficiency in programming languages and frameworks commonly used for AI development (e.g., Python, R, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) preferred.
  • Familiarity of complex information systems architecture, electronic health data, transmission standards for electronic health data, information security standards, relational databases, and analytic software tools such SAS preferred.
  • Knowledge of cancer surveillance processes, cancer epidemiology, surveillance research, and cancer registry data a plus.
  • Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
  • Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
  • Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Employee discount programs
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