Laboratory Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

Good Samaritan Society; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst to transform complex data into actionable insights that drive laboratory operations, leadership, and sales teams. You will manage special projects, ensure data integrity across systems, and develop on-demand descriptive data tools.

Ideal candidates have strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with MLS certification preferred and experience with Epic Beaker, Cogito, and Caboodle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related healthcare/STEM field, with 1–2 years of clinical lab experience.
• MLS certification (ASCP, AMT, or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze statistical, financial, and clinical data to support laboratory operations and leadership.
• Design executive dashboards to provide market-level insights for management and sales teams.
• Maintain data integrity across laboratory systems and supporting databases.
• Complete special projects and automate manual tasks to build reporting tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field

Tools

Epic Beaker

Cogito

Caboodle

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Remote MN
Location: Remote, MN
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Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $27.50 - $44.00

Sanford Laboratories is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Laboratory Business Intelligence Analyst to transform complex data into actionable insights that drive department, sales, and customer success. In this role, you will manage special projects, ensure data integrity, and oversee the integration and maintenance of vital laboratory systems and supporting databases.

The ideal candidate possesses a unique blend of abstract problem-solving skills and technical aptitude, with a continuous focus on automating manual processes and developing on-demand descriptive data tools. As a key communicator, you will translate intricate statistical concepts into clear financial reviews, market performance reports, and pricing studies for management and sales teams.

We are looking for an adaptable, enthusiastic self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment, welcomes analytical challenges, and maintains the highest standards of data confidentiality and professionalism.

Job Summary

The Laboratory Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst analyzes and reports statistical, financial, and clinical data to support laboratory operations, leadership, and the reference lab sales team. Core responsibilities include tracking trends, evaluating financial and market performance, setting pricing structures, and maintaining data integrity across laboratory systems. Applicants need strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and learn new systems. The analyst develops reports and data requests supporting broader laboratory operations and leadership, alongside granular analysis of orders and revenue from reference laboratory clients. Key duties include designing executive dashboards that break down information to market-level insights, and analyzing comprehensive quality metrics, turnaround times, operational indicators, and enterprise pathology reporting. Additional responsibilities involve completing special projects, integrating and maintaining database structures, automating manual tasks to build user-friendly reporting tools, presenting findings clearly to management and sales teams, maintaining data confidentiality, and approaching challenges with patience, tact, and enthusiasm.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related healthcare/STEM field, along with 1 to 2 years of clinical laboratory experience required.

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification (ASCP, AMT, or equivalent) and, experience with Epic Beaker, Cogito, and/or Caboodle are highly preferred.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0261777
Job Function: Data Analytics
Featured: No