Technical Solutions Specialist

Belay Diagnostics • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Belay Diagnostics is an innovative, clinical lab working to transform the diagnosis and treatment of brain and spinal cord tumors. Our mission is to serve patients and those who care for them. Belay Diagnostics is an innovative cancer diagnostics startup working to transform the diagnosis and treatment of brain and spinal cord tumors. Utilizing next-generation sequencing (NGS), our cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) testing platform detects arm level chromosomal alterations and mutations, enabling diagnostic insights to help guide clinical decisions. At Belay, we are growing rapidly, having recently launched our first product. Join a passionate, fast-paced team dedicated to reshaping cancer diagnostics. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a mission-driven company with ample room for career growth and advancement.
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
The Role
Reporting to the Manager of Enterprise Data Systems, Belay is looking for someone who thinks in systems, communicates across boundaries, and gets things done with the tools available — not just the ones they already know. This is not a traditional software engineering role. It's a role for someone who can look at a messy operational problem, figure out what the data needs to do, and build a working solution using low-code and AI-assisted tools.
If you've ever untangled a broken process, built something useful without being told exactly how, or found yourself as the person who translates between the technical team and everyone else — this role was written for you.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience
• Experience with python, sql, and data pipelines
• Experience with data transformation – unpacking json, structured vs unstructured data
• Experience with project management – being able to track and communicate/write daily accomplishments, to dos, etc
• Systems level thinker – an understanding of end-to-end architectural design
• Familiarity with the software development cycle
• Strong critical thinking and an instinct for structured problem-solving — you can break a complex problem into parts and work through it methodically.
• Comfort learning new tools fast — including AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, Copilot, Claude, etc.). You don't need to know every platform; you need to be able to figure it out.
• Ability to read, understand, and work with data structures, even without deep programming experience. Light Python or SQL exposure is a plus, not a requirement.
• Exceptional communication skills — written and verbal. You can explain a technical concept to someone who doesn't work in data, and you can hold your own in a room with engineers.
• Cross-functional instincts: you understand that your job is to make other people's work easier, and you approach collaboration with that in mind.
• Attention to detail and a bias toward accuracy, especially in regulated or compliance-adjacent environments.
• Ownership mentality — you follow through, flag problems early, and don't wait to be told what to do next.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Palantir Foundry or similar low-code data platforms.
• Experience with LIMS, ELN, or lab or clinical data environments.
• Familiarity with HIPAA, CLIA, or regulated data requirements.
• Any background in life sciences, healthcare, or biotech — even academic.
• Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Looker, Tableau) or data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain data pipelines connecting our LIMS, CRM, and SaaS platforms into shared data environments — using low-code and AI-assisted tools, not necessarily hand-written code.
• Work directly with operations, clinical, and commercial teams to understand what data they need and build workflows that deliver it reliably.
• Identify where manual handoffs and process gaps are slowing things down, and fix them.
• Translate requirements from non-technical stakeholders into working technical solutions — and translate back clearly when constraints exist.
• Apply transformation and validation logic to keep data clean, traceable, and audit-ready.
• Monitor pipelines for accuracy and reliability; troubleshoot issues quickly and communicate status clearly.
• Document what you build — configurations, logic, and decisions — so the work is maintainable and understood by others.
• Grow into shaping data architecture decisions as the platform and your expertise expand.

Benefits

• Belay Diagnostics offers excellent health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability) and a 401(k) program.
• Belay Diagnostics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees