Neogen GeneSeek® Operations, based in Lincoln, Nebraska, is hiring a data analyst—an ideal position for bioinformatics students.
The primary function of this position is to analyze and format genotyping data to facilitate data report generation and delivery. This individual will be an internal resource that serves as a link between lab operations and customer service/sales providing critical data analysis/formatting and quality review. This position will also serve to help with troubleshooting and database management.
Essential Skills, Duties and Responsibilities:
• Primary responsibility is to manage the generation, quality and accuracy of genotypic data
• Work with operations to facilitate data transmittal to customers via LIMS and FTP sites
• Work with various groups for data reformats/structures in order to facilitate further analysis
• Provide quality control review of data including identification of quality issues and recognize when troubleshooting is required
• Maintain an advanced knowledge of genotyping analysis software for a single platform
• Gains an understanding of the customer needs from the Product Manager to manage daily workload and delivery of data
• Provide customer support for a wide range of products and procedures
• As time allows work to streamline data analysis pipeline
• Proficiency in providing input to the laboratory technicians as needed
• Proficiency in a variety of molecular biology techniques and/or familiarity of several technology platforms
• Works within budgeted expenses and maintains a constant focus on cost reduction
• Interacts routinely with all levels of management and co-workers in an effective manner
• Meets individual and departmental goals and objectives
• Works with Quality manager and supports ISO procedures including development, documentation and execution
• Works with new and existing customers to integrate custom and/or established processes for data exchange, sample exchange, invoicing communication, and support
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Performance – The individual must be performance driven to exceed expectations and is constantly working to deliver innovative studies, reports and solutions for the benefit of Neogen and its customers. Works with a sense of urgency.
Analytical – Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Capable of designing work flows and procedures. Has the ability to understand how their decisions affect the data and its downstream effects for our customers.
Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Works ethically and with integrity. Upholds organizational values; Maintains confidentiality.
Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed without having to be asked by a supervisor or manager. Understands what is expected of the group on a daily basis and works to reach that goal.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings; Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information; Varies writing style to meet needs.
Customer Service – Have the ability to relay information in a clear and concise manner while keeping GeneSeek’s character and customers’ needs at the forefront of the conversation. Responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans. Detail oriented and demonstrates ability to manage time efficiently without structured supervision. Works with a sense of urgency.
Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Learn and utilize specific tools and methods appropriately.
Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision making; asks for and offers help when needed. Can make basic decisions on sample data and processing including sample statuses, processing work flow and customer notification.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Professionalism – Approaches others in tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; accepts responsibility for own actions; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; follow through on commitments.
Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests. An individual must be willing to assist coworkers as well as accept help as the daily workloads fluctuate.
Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and objectives; maintains confidentiality.
Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree from four-year College or university in genetics, molecular biology, biology, bioinformatics or related field.
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions form groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word - Word Processing software; programs or programming languages that can manipulate large data sets as well as network and browser applications.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exits. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to odors or airborne particles and is occasionally exposed to toxic, pathogenic or caustic agents. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Compensation:
• Salary
• Fringe Benefits: 401(k), Health Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flex Plan
Location: Geneseek, Inc., a Neogen Company, Lincoln, NE
More details at: http://genomics.neogen.com/en/