Technical Data Analyst

Compensation: $61,000 - $86,000 per year. You are eligible for a Short-Term Incentive Plan with the target at 3% of your annual earnings; terms and conditions apply.

Technical Data Analyst, Clinical Lab - Hybrid in Aliso Viejo, CA

The Technical Data Analyst is responsible for acting as the source for accessing, compiling, analyzing, and presenting technical laboratory data, as appropriate, to the lab management team and other stakeholders. In this capacity, the Technical Data Analyst will stay abreast of industry trends such as AI, machine learning, and other technologies to enhance and optimize data. The role may include being involved in process or quality improvement projects and is responsible for supporting leaders to make data-driven decisions for efficient workflows and implementing changes or improvements as needed.

The Technical Data Analyst is expected to work across departments to ensure best practices, train relevant teams, assess needs, and identify, create, and customize impactful solutions. The incumbent is expected to be self-motivated and a self-starter and create, organize, execute, and complete assignments and projects on time including setting deadlines, communicating status with leadership across departments, and adjusting scope and timelines as necessary based on new requirements.

Essential Functions

• Become a subject matter expert in clinical lab data
• Maintain and update data mapping through regular audits to ensure integrity and maintain expected standards
• Conduct gap analyses to understand and troubleshoot issues by collecting relevant data or statistics, as appropriate, and generate meaningful data visualization for driving operational excellence
• Support data collection and reporting for Effectiveness Verification Checks (EVCs) to improve quality metrics based on data trends
• Maintain and contribute to the Clinical Lab QC and World-Class Operator dashboard
• Own version control of data mapping documents
• Assist with developing and ensuring appropriate implementation of policies, procedures, and work instructions
• Communicate project status of data accessibility and monitoring by preparing standard reports and meeting minutes
• Serve as the point of contact on day-to-day questions related to data needs
• Resolve technical issues or gaps by working with internal and external team members
• Make effective decisions when presented with multiple options on how to progress with the assignment
• Motivate, delegate, and train, where appropriate, to complete projects and tasks on time
• Coordinate change control protocols, as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned 
  
  

Qualifications

• For BS, 2+ years of experience with working knowledge of software systems and/or relevant clinical operations experience is required
• For MS, relevant experience in data science or statistical analysis is required
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio)
• Proficient in Tableau
• Proficient in SQL
• Competent at handling large and complex data
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated success working with a team
• Ability to multi-task and influence without authority
• Experience facilitating meetings
• Strong understanding of business unit function and cross-group dependencies/relationships
  
  

Preferred

• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification preferred
  
  

About Us:

Ambry Genetics Corporation is a CAP-accredited and CLIA-licensed molecular genetics laboratory based in Aliso Viejo, California. We are a genetics-based healthcare company that is dedicated to open scientific exchange so we can work together to understand and treat all human disease faster.

At Ambry, everyone is welcome. A career at Ambry Genetics is a chance to be part of a dynamic company that aims to improve health by understanding the relationships between genetics and human disease. We earned our reputation as industry leaders by responsibly introducing cutting-edge genetic testing solutions and continually sharing what we learn with the global scientific community.

At Ambry you will be learning, challenging yourself, and having fun while collaborating with teammates through the open exchange of ideas. Our outstanding benefits program includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, FSA, paid sick leave and generous paid time off (PTO) program. Ambry Genetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we maintain a drug-free work environment.

The Company believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with local laws such as Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the Company is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. For the purpose of the above job description, “Essential Functions” are “Material Job Duties”.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (and traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at [email protected]

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