Quest Diagnostics

Data Engineer (Remote)

Quest Diagnostics$110K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Secaucus, NJ
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of data development with an emphasis on ETL and data pipelines
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) with a preference for GCP
  • Proficient in cloud-based data warehouses like Snowflake and Google BigQuery
  • Hands-on experience with ETL tools such as Matillion, with a strong preference for Matillion experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science or Business Analytics

Responsibilities

  • Act as a trusted technical advisor for healthcare analytics data challenges
  • Engineer datasets while adhering to technical specifications and data standards
  • Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines for analytics and data science
  • Design data models optimized for performance in cloud data warehouses
  • Collaborate with Data Scientists to integrate machine learning model inferences
  • Partner with architecture teams to implement DevSecOps standards
  • Ensure compliance with data governance and healthcare regulations
  • Contribute to improving organizational processes and technology

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment
  • Opportunity for professional development and learning new tools
  • Engagement in advanced analytics and AI/ML initiatives
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Impactful work in the healthcare sector
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and deploying highly scalable, high performance data integration and transformation solutions in Quest’s enterprise data platform and the HAS data product. You will work with business customers to design large-scale data processing solutions, develop data pipelines optimized for scaling, and designing, building, and implementing data-driven systems to guide Quest’s reporting and analytics. This includes developing processes and solutions for mining, acquiring, transforming, standardizing, enhancing, migrating, verifying, and modeling Quest’s enterprise data. In addition, you will enable and assist advanced analytics initiatives that are building, training, deploying, and refining AI/ML models that efficiently analyze vast quantities of data to best serve our patient population.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Act as a trusted technical advisor to business customers and internal teams, solving complex data challenges related to healthcare analytics.
  • Engineer and prepare both internal and customer-facing datasets, ensuring strict adherence to defined technical specifications, internal data standards, and external Statements of Work (SOWs).
  • Develop and maintain robust, scalable data pipelines to acquire, transform, and provision data for analytics and data science initiatives.
  • Design and build data models within cloud data warehouses (e.g., Google BigQuery, Snowflake) that are optimized for performance and scalability.
  • Collaborate with SD3 Data Scientists to productionize and manage the handoff of machine learning model inferences into our persistent data stores.
  • Partner with architecture and lead engineers to implement and adhere to modern DevSecOps standards, including CI/CD and version control using GitHub.
  • Ensure all data solutions are compliant with data governance, security policies, and healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA).
  • Contribute to organizational improvements in processes and technology by adopting new tools and best practices in data engineering.
  • Perform and support unit, integration, and performance testing to ensure that quality and reliability of data pipelines.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required WorkExperience: 

  • 3-5 years of data development experience with a focus on building data pipelines and ETL processes
  • 3-5 years of experience with the cloud (AWS, Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform) – GCP experience highly preferred
  • 3-5 years of experience in cloud-based data warehouses (Snowflake, Google BigQuery, Amazon Redshift, Azure Synapse Analytics)
  • 3-5 years of experience with cloud-based ETL/ELT tools (Matillion, Glue, Data Factory). Matillion experience is strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor’s Degree (Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Business Analytics, or relevant degree)

     

Preferred Work Experience: 

  • Experience with version control systems (Git)
  • Understanding of and willingness to embrace Agile Principles (Scrum)
  • Master’s Degree (Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Business Analytics, or relevant degree)

 

Physical and Mental Requirements: 

  • Open mindset, ability to quickly adapt new technologies and learn new practice

 

Knowledge

  • Demonstrated knowledge of SQL, Java, Python, C/C++, Scala, Julia, and/or other modern data and analytics programming languages
  • Demonstrated knowledge of data modeling principles and database systems.
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of operating systems (macOS, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Solaris and/or UNIX)

 

Skills:

  • Coding
  • Data Warehousing
  • Database schema optimization
  • Database Systems
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Business communication
  • ETL

About Quest Diagnostics

Celera is a healthcare business that uses knowledge of human variability to provide new tests and services to personalize disease management. Their Products business develops and manufactures molecular diagnostic products that are used by hospitals and other clinical laboratories to detect, characterize, monitor and select treatment for disease. They have a distribution agreement with Abbott, through which they develop and commercialize a wide range of molecular diagnostic products, with Abbott serving as the distribution partner.

Quest Diagnostics Careers

Joining Quest Diagnostics means becoming part of a team committed to everyday excellence and innovation in health. As a leading provider of diagnostic insights, Quest Diagnostics offers unparalleled job opportunities in the medical and scientific sectors, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking growth and development in their careers.

Work You’ll Do

At Quest Diagnostics, you will contribute to a culture that values integrity and accountability, where your work significantly impacts patient health and community well-being. Our diverse team of professionals leverages cutting-edge technology and data to lead advancements in diagnostics and healthcare solutions.

Explore Career Opportunities

Whether you're looking for a position in the lab, a leadership role, or a support function, Quest Diagnostics provides a breadth of opportunities. Our commitment to professional growth includes robust training programs and opportunities for advancement, ensuring that every employee can thrive professionally.

Innovate with Us

Join a team where innovation is at the heart of what we do. At Quest Diagnostics, your skills in science, technology, and beyond can help drive transformation in healthcare services. Our collaborative environment encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to improve patient outcomes and streamline processes.

Internship and Employment Opportunities

Start your career path with Quest Diagnostics through our internship programs or full-time employment opportunities. We are committed to hiring talented individuals who are passionate about building a rewarding career in healthcare. Our internships provide a solid foundation in industry-specific skills and networking opportunities, setting the stage for a successful career.

Benefits and Culture

Quest Diagnostics is dedicated to fostering a workplace where diversity and inclusion are embedded in our DNA. From competitive benefits and wellness programs to diversity training and flexible work arrangements, we ensure our employees have what they need to succeed both professionally and personally.

Leadership and Development

We believe in nurturing leadership skills at every level of the organization. Quest Diagnostics offers various leadership programs designed to help you grow as an influential professional. With continuous learning and development, you can expand your expertise and take on new challenges.

Join Our Team

Search open positions that match your skills and interests. At Quest Diagnostics, we look for driven, curious, and innovative team players who are ready to make a difference. Explore the many facets of our business, from scientific research to client services, and find where you can make your mark.

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Learn more about Quest Diagnostics
Size
40,000 employees
Market Cap
$17.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
1959
5 Year Trend
+7.5%
Revenue
$9.4 billion
NASDAQ

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