Sr. Laboratory Analytics Specialist
About The Position
The Senior Analyst, Laboratory Analytics is a cross-functional internal consultant who works across several business units, primarily supporting Laboratories and also other enabling functions. The position performs quantitative and qualitative analyses to inform company strategy and improve business efficiency and effectiveness. It supports operational and economic decision-making, strategic initiatives, and performance measurement, and collaborates with stakeholders across functions including finance, HR, business development, sales, marketing, IT, and R&D. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, business intuition, adaptability, and the ability to build consensus in a matrixed, cross-cultural environment. The employee must uphold company values and comply with Quality Management System policies and procedures. Regular and reliable attendance is required. The work involves using a mobile device, tablet, or computer and/or typing for approximately 100% of a typical working day, with travel required. The position is located in Madison, Wisconsin, and lists a base pay range of $78,000 to $156,000.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field; alternatively, a high school diploma/GED and 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
- 5+ years of relevant business experience.
- 3+ years of direct business analytics experience.
- Proficiency in a visualization tool, preferably Tableau, and Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with computer programming in R, SAS, Python, SQL, or another language.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties, with or without accommodation.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or computer and/or perform typing for approximately 100% of a typical working day.
- Ability to travel; the posting states 10% in the duties and 5% in the travel field, and notes travel may include overnight or weekend travel.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with simulation software such as Simul8, Arena, Simio, or AnyLogic.
- Experience in laboratory, healthcare, or medical device industries.
- Working understanding of database design and data modeling.
- Working understanding of statistical methods for data analysis.
- Experience with Lean Six Sigma and statistical process control.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain analyses, models, and dashboards supporting process optimization, forecasting, capacity planning, economic optimization, and performance management.
- Analyze company data to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities.
- Support fact-based decision-making and measure operational effectiveness and the economic impact, such as ROI, of company initiatives.
- Evaluate the economic and/or operational impact of new products and strategies.
- Compile and communicate findings to leadership and stakeholders verbally, visually, and in writing.
- Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.
- Support multiple business units and supporting functions in key strategic decisions.
- Liaise across functions, including finance, HR, business development, sales, marketing, IT, and R&D.
- Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
