Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
7+ years as a business analyst with a proven track record in scientific or laboratory applications for R&D scientists.
Hands-on experience in entity registration, sample/inventory management, ELN implementation, assay/method registration, and lab automation.
Experience in workflow automation and automated instrument data capture, with a focus on enhancing scientist workflows and data quality.
Domain knowledge in chemistry or biologics, with familiarity in both fields to facilitate cross-team communication.
Understanding of data lakehouse concepts, including data quality and FAIR data principles.
Strong communication and documentation skills, capable of bridging scientific and technical discussions.
Responsibilities
Partner with scientists to gather and prioritize business and scientific requirements for laboratory applications.
Lead analysis for entity registration and sample/inventory management workflows.
Support ELN implementations by designing configurations and structured data capture.
Define data models and registration workflows for assay and method registration systems.
Establish requirements for automated instrument data capture and integration.
Map current processes and identify automation opportunities for lab workflows.
Translate scientific needs into functional specifications and coordinate with development teams.
Facilitate user acceptance testing and provide post-go-live support.
Benefits
High growth potential in a fast-paced, people-focused culture.
Competitive pay with performance-based incentives.
Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits.
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
Paid time off with rollover options and holidays.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Team social activities to foster a fun work environment.
Employee recognition and referral programs.
Full Job Description
Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst with a successful project track record working directly with scientists on scientific applications. This role bridges the laboratory and the technology platform, translating scientific workflows into well-defined requirements and configurations that help scientists work effectively and feed high-quality data into the enterprise data lakehouse. The analyst will support initiatives across entity registration, sample and inventory management, electronic lab notebooks, assay and method registration, instrument data capture, and lab automation, working with both chemistry and biologics teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Partner with scientists and laboratory teams to elicit, document, and prioritize business and scientific requirements for laboratory applications and platforms.
Lead requirements and workflow analysis for entity registration and end-to-end sample and inventory management, including sample tracking, storage, and lifecycle workflows.
Support electronic notebook (ELN) implementations, going beyond rollout to design and validate configurations, templates, and structured data capture that make scientists more effective and deliver quality data to the data lakehouse.
Support assay and method registration system implementations, defining data models, metadata standards, and registration workflows with scientific stakeholders.
Define requirements for automated instrument data capture and integration, working with scientists, IT, and vendors to move instrument data reliably into downstream systems.
Support lab automation and workflow automation efforts, including lab-in-the-loop programs, by mapping current-state processes, identifying automation opportunities, and defining future-state workflows.
Translate scientific needs into functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria, and coordinate with developers, vendors, and configuration teams through design, build, testing, and deployment.
Facilitate user acceptance testing, training, adoption, and post-go-live support, tracking the value realized from delivered solutions.
Serve as the liaison between chemistry and biologics teams, IT, data, and platform teams, managing stakeholder expectations, dependencies, risks, and project status.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; advanced degree a plus.
7+ years of experience as a business analyst, with a successful project track record delivering scientific or laboratory applications for R&D scientists.
Hands-on experience in several of the following areas: entity registration, sample/inventory management, ELN implementation, assay/method registration, instrument data capture and integration, and lab automation.
Experience with sample management, workflow automation, and automated instrument data capture, plus demonstrated experience realizing value from ELN beyond initial rollout, including building configurations that improve scientist workflows and data quality.
Domain experience in chemistry or biologics, ideally with baseline familiarity in both to support conversations with each team.
Familiarity with data lakehouse or scientific data platform concepts, including data quality, metadata, and FAIR data principles.
Strong communication, facilitation, and documentation skills, with the ability to translate between scientific and technical audiences and manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
Must be on-site in Cambridge, MA 3 days/week at minimum
For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
National (US) Range
$90,039-$136,225 USD
Benefits
Why Choose Verista?
High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
As Needed Sick Time
Tuition Reimbursement
Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
Employee Recognition
Employee Referral Program
Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement
For more information about our company, please visit us at Verista.com
About Verista
Verista is a software company that provides a platform for managing and automating business processes. The company's platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze data and optimize workflows. Verista's customers include companies in the healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing industries. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
