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 role performs quantitative and qualitative analyses to inform company strategy and improve business efficiency and effectiveness. The position builds and maintains analyses, models, and dashboards for process optimization, forecasting, capacity planning, economic optimization, and performance management. It analyzes company data, supports fact-based decisions, evaluates operational effectiveness and economics of initiatives, and assesses the impact of new products and strategies. The specialist communicates findings to leaders and stakeholders and supports strategic decisions across business units and functions, including finance, HR, business development, sales, marketing, IT, and R&D. The role calls for strong analytical skills, business intuition, consensus-building, and effective communication in a matrixed, cross-cultural environment. It also requires adaptability in ambiguous or changing situations, adherence to company values and Quality Management System policies, and regular, reliable attendance. The position involves working on a mobile device, tablet, or computer and typing for approximately 100% of a typical working day. Travel is required; the posting gives both 10% and 5% of working time as travel estimates.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field; alternatively, a high school degree/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 with 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.
- Strong analytical skills, business intuition, and ability to build consensus across functions.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a matrixed, cross-cultural, cross-functional environment.
- Adaptability and ability to work in ambiguous situations and respond effectively to new information or unexpected circumstances.
- Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or computer and/or type for approximately 100% of a typical working day.
- Ability to travel; the posting specifies 10% of working time in the duties and 5% in the travel field, potentially including 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 for 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 the operational effectiveness and/or economics 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 making strategic decisions.
- Liaise cross-functionally with finance, HR, business development, sales, marketing, IT, R&D, and other groups as needed.
- Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
- 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
