Laboratory Informatics Business Analyst

LabAnswer; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Bonuses

Benefits

Job summary

A leading laboratory informatics consultancy in San Francisco is seeking a Laboratory Informatics Business Analyst. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of systems implementation experience, and strong communication and analytical skills. Responsibilities include vendor selection, data needs identification, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Competitive compensation and travel requirements of 25-50% are part of the offer.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of systems implementation and analysis experience.
• Experience in laboratory tools for R&D or Quality in FDA regulated environments.
• Desirable experience with pathology sample management systems.
• Experience implementing technology under a defined corporate and compliant methodology.
• Expert understanding of computer and application architecture and technology.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Pathology sample management systems highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform vendor selection to replace in-house LIMS for pathology lab.
• Identify data needs for new LIMS and/or Electronic Lab Notebook system.
• Create and maintain SDLC documentation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as FDA, CAP, CLIA.
• Work with Development team to implement and test accuracy and completeness of data migration.
• Contribute in all areas of system implementation including but not limited to vendor interaction, system compatibility, change control, qualification, deployment, and training.
• Work with project teams to ensure regulatory compliance such as FDA, CAP, CLIA, as well as internal policies and processes.
• Identify the optimum combination of applications that meet the requirements of disparate laboratory and business functions.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience implementing enterprise data capture/management technologies

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Expert understanding of computer and application architecture and technology

System architecture

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor Degree in a related discipline

Job description

LabAnswer is the leading laboratory informatics consultancy in North America. We work with “best in breed” Laboratory Informatics software products to provide total solutions for our biotech and pharmaceutical clients. LabAnswer is expert in architecting, configuring, deploying, validating and supporting laboratory systems. These systems include LIMS, CDS, Scientific Content Management Systems and Electronic Lab Notebooks.

As a LabAnswer consultant you will be exposed to the technologies and processes that many leading US companies utilize. We offer a generous compensation package consisting of salary, bonuses and benefits.

Job Description

Laboratory Informatics Business Analysts Duties:

• Perform a vendor selection to replace the in-house built LIMS that supports their pathology laboratory
• Work with business to identify data needs for new LIMS and/or an Electronic Lab Notebook system
• Provide strategic direction to the IT, Scientific, and Management teams based on combination of industry and technical knowledge
• Create and maintain SDLC documentation
• Work with Development team to implement and test accuracy and completeness of data migration
• Contribute in all areas of system implementation including but not limited to vendor interaction, system compatibility, change control, qualification, deployment, and training
• Work with project teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as FDA, CAP, CLIA, as well as internal policies and processes
• Identify the optimum combination of applications that meet the requirements of disparate laboratory and business functions

Qualifications

A qualified candidate will possess:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience implementing enterprise data capture/management technologies
• Ability to contribute to multiple projects for different business stakeholders
• Experience implementing technology under a defined corporate and compliant methodology
• Expert understanding of computer and application architecture and technology
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Pathology sample management systems highly desirable

This position is based in the San Francisco Bay area. It will require you to work travel approximately 25-50% of the time.

Education:

Bachelor Degree in a related discipline and five+ years of systems implementation and analysis experience. Emphasis should be on laboratory tools for R&D or Quality groups of an FDA regulated environment.

Additional Information

At LabAnswer we offer a very competitive compensation package based on experience and education. We are looking for excellent people to join our team, those who are looking to join a company for the long term. Our employees are team players and are the best at what they do. Please read our employee value proposition and philosophy statement at www.labanswer.com to see if you are the right match for Lab Answer.