Senior Data Analyst: MRD & Oncology Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, dental & vision

401(k) match up to 5%

Annual incentive plans

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Sr. Data Analyst to unlock insights from complex genomic, clinical, and operational data. You will collaborate with Laboratory Operations, R&D, and Bioinformatics to drive data-informed decisions for MRD assays.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, regulatory awareness, and scalable data pipelines, with a hybrid in-office schedule at our Haystack site. A strong background in data science and oncology diagnostics is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data analysis, preferably in clinical laboratory, biotech, academia or healthcare.
• Exposure to oncology diagnostics, NGS data, and/or MRD testing is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of genomic data, bioinformatics workflows, and clinical assay validation.
• Understanding of FDA/CLIA/CAP/ISO regulatory frameworks and software quality standards.
• Strong querying and data manipulation skills using SQL; programming in Python or R.

Responsibilities

• Data-Driven Insights & Reporting: analyze complex MRD assay data, runtimes, and clinical validity; build automated dashboards for stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: support R&D and Product Development in design, validation, and commercialization of new MRD assays.
• Bioinformatics & Pipeline Support: collaborate with Bioinformatics engineers to analyze pipeline outputs and scale data pipelines.
• Regulatory Compliance & Quality: ensure data management and reporting comply with regulatory standards; support SDLC for NGS systems.
• Operational Excellence: identify bottlenecks in lab workflows and propose data-driven improvements.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL proficiency

Python or R

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science or related

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Metabase

SQL

Job description

Quest Diagnostics in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Sr. Data Analyst to unlock insights from complex genomic, clinical, and operational data. You will collaborate with Laboratory Operations, R&D, and Bioinformatics to drive data-informed decisions for MRD assays.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, regulatory awareness, and scalable data pipelines, with a hybrid in-office schedule at our Haystack site. A strong background in data science and oncology diagnostics is required.