Database Programmer/Analyst Programmer (ID165)

Summary of Role

The Institute of Cancer Research is looking for a Database Programmer/Analyst Programmer to join the Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials & Statistics Unit (ICR-CTSU) at its Sutton site in Surrey. ICR-CTSU runs a diverse portfolio of national and international phase III multi-centre randomised controlled trials, and phase II targeted treatment trials, with a special emphasis in breast, urological, lung and head and neck cancer treatments.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing applications using c# and  .net technologies, contributing to the design, building and testing of client and web-based systems, using these technologies (analyst programmer)
• Adapting and maintaining existing applications using c# and .net technologies (analyst programmer)
• Creating clinical database systems using Elsevier Macro clinical trial database management system (database programmer and analyst programmer)
• Adapting and maintaining existing Elsevier Macro clinical databases (database programmer and analyst programmer)
• Providing first and second line support on the ICR-CTSU IT Helpdesk (database programmer and analyst programmer)
• Testing and validation of in-house and commercial applications (database programmer and analyst programmer)
• System documentation (database programmer and analyst programmer)

Key Requirements

Applicants should hold a first degree or equivalent level qualification in computer science/information systems or a first degree in a scientific/numerate field with practical experience of working in an IT environment and programming knowledge.

ICR-CTSU is an internationally recognised clinical trials unit with over 30 years’ experience in the design, conduct and analysis of cancer clinical trials

We currently have a blended approach to home and office working, and flexible working options may be considered.

We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact ctsu@icr.ac.uk

Why work for us?

As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits.

The ICR is committed to supporting overseas applicants applying for roles, please click here to find out further information.

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here.

We look forward to receiving applications from all candidates, wherever in the world they are currently based. We will select those who display the potential to become, or to support, the world leading cancer researchers of the future based on their application and performance at interview. However, we particularly welcome British applicants from black and ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are under-represented within the ICR and nationwide in STEM roles.