Data Analyst

Who we are: At Arkana Laboratories, everyone has an important role to fill. Come join us and be a part of a team dedicated to making life better for those who need it most.

This place is packed with super-smart people who do their best work together. We work hard every day to advance our understanding of disease and provide world-class care to our patients in hopes of leaving our corner of the world a little better than we found it. While we are committed to improving the lives of thousands of patients, we never lose sight of the realization that they are the reason we get to create change in our field.

Built on generosity, teamwork, and the freedom to try new things, we take great pride in our work. Great ideas come from everywhere in this company and we celebrate each success and failure for the opportunity it gives us to keep reaching. For more than twenty years after our founder, Dr. Patrick Walker, wrote his goals on the back of a napkin, our people, culture, and values have remained strong.

About the position: As the Data Analyst, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our data infrastructure while driving business intelligence initiatives. This role encompasses aspects of database administration, data engineering, and advanced business intelligence analysis. You will conduct full lifecycle analysis, develop queries, clean and analyze data, build reports, and create data visualizations. You will also oversee data architecture, ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, and provide strategic insights to drive decision-making across the organization. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape our data infrastructure, drive data-driven decision-making, and contribute to the success of clinical trials through innovative data solutions.

What you'll do:

Data Engineering:

• Implement data ingestion pipelines from primary and secondary data sources
• Optimize database performance and develop backup/recovery strategies
• Filter and "clean" data by reviewing reports and performance indicators
• Assign appropriate permissions following HIPAA, FDA, and 21 CFR Part 11 healthcare regulations
  
  

Business Intelligence and Analytics:

• Interpret data and analyze results using statistical techniques
• Develop and implement data analytics systems and strategies to optimize efficiency and quality
• Create and maintain data visualizations, dashboards, and reports using tools such as SSRS, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, SFDC, or Alteryx
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
• Provide analysis of departmental metrics and KPIs to provide leaders with actionable insights
• Provide guidance on creation and maintenance of company-wide KPI and metric definitions
  
  

Solutions Architecture:

• Design, implement, and maintain SQL databases and data warehouses
• Develop and manage ETL processes for data transformation and loading
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and integrity across systems
• Collaborate with department leadership to develop and maintain reporting tools
  
  

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned
• Clinical Trial Support:
• Design and configure electronic case report forms (eCRFs)
• Assist in data extraction and publishing process for clinical trials
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data and business strategies
  

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Experience: 3-5 years of experience in data-related roles with focus in at least 2 of the 3 above focus areas

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in SQL and database management systems.
• Experience with BI tools and data visualization (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SSRS)
• Knowledge of data engineering concepts and ETL processes
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations (HIPAA, FDA, 21 CFR Part 11)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with big data technologies and cloud platforms such as Azure DWH/DL, GCP, AWS, DataBricks, Snowflake, etc.
• Knowledge of machine learning and predictive analytics
• Relevant certifications in data technologies or methodologies
  
  

This is an onsite position at our Little Rock, AR office and the candidate will need to live within an hour of the main office in Little Rock.

What we offer: We know that health is more than doctor visits and life is more than work. We work hard at Arkana but in turn provide competitive salaries and generous benefit offerings.

Specifically, we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:

• Competitive salary
• Generous paid time off and Paid Holidays
• Minimal cost health insurance for you and affordable options for your family
• 401(k) with immediate eligibility and match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid long term disability coverage
• Affordable vision and dental plans
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account availability
• Wellness plan and complimentary yoga classes
• Monthly in-office massages and employer-sponsored lunches
  
  

Please see Careers for further information.