[R] Job opportunity

[Jim_Garrett@bd.com]

I'm pleased to announce that my employer, Becton Dickinson, has an open
position for software implementation in the Matlab and S languages.  If
interested, send a cover letter and resume (or CV) to Dr. Richard Moore at
richard_moore at bd.com.  If you have questions, contact myself (at
jim_garrett at bd.com) or Dr. Moore.

Below find a position description.

Jim Garrett
Becton Dickinson Diagnostics
Baltimore, Maryland, USA

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BECTON DICKINSON DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS
POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Senior Engineer, Algorithm Implementation

DEPARTMENT: 10148014, Systems Engineering

REPORTS TO: Richard Moore, Manager Systems Engineering

Date: 1/6/04

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and
level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. This
job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required of associates so
classified.

JOB SUMMARY:

Works closely with senior members of the R&D engineering and
statistics group to implement and optimize algorithms in the areas
of signal processing, classification, and other fields relative to
in vitro diagnostics.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Uses and integrates "high-level" tools and packages to perform data
  analysis and implement algorithms designed by R&D scientists,
  engineers, and statisticians
* Optimizes existing tools and algorithms using low level languages as
required
* Applies analyses to large data sets in a database environment
* Modifies databases to match analysis needs
* Adheres to R&D software development, documentation, and validation
standards

QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
* Experience with Matlab is required
* Experience with C or C++ is required
* Experience with relational database management systems is required
* Experience with the S language (R or S-Plus) is desirable
* Experience with signal processing techniques is desirable
* Experience with object-oriented software design is desirable
* Knowledge of linear algebra and numerical analysis is desirable
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
* B.S. and 5 years experience or M.S. and 3 years experience in
  Applied Math, Computer Science, Engineering or related field is
  required.


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