
Sr. Laboratory Analytics Specialist
Abbott Laboratories
Summary
The Senior Analyst, Laboratory Analytics is a cross-functional internal consultant to the business that will work across several business units, with a primary internal customer group, but will also support other functions, as needed. This role is responsible for completing a wide range of quantitative and qualitative analyses to help inform company strategy and run the business more efficiently and effectively. This position will work primarily in support of our Laboratories, as well as other enabling functions across the business.
Job description
The Opportunity
The Senior Analyst, Laboratory Analytics is a cross-functional internal consultant to the business that will work across several business units, with a primary internal customer group, but will also support other functions, as needed. This role is responsible for completing a wide range of quantitative and qualitative analyses to help inform company strategy and run the business more efficiently and effectively. This position will work primarily in support of our Laboratories, as well as other enabling functions across the business.
What You'll Work On
- Build and maintain analysis, models, or dashboards to support process optimization, forecasting, capacity planning, economic optimization, and performance management processes.
- Analyze company data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
- Support fact-based decision-making and measurement of operational effectiveness and/or economics (ROI) of company initiatives.
- Evaluate the economic and/or operational impact of new products and/or strategies.
- Effectively compile and communicate findings to leadership or stakeholders verbally, visually, and in writing.
- Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis, as needed.
- Support multiple business units and supporting functions in making key strategic decisions.
- Liaise cross-functionally beyond primary internal customer group; including finance, HR, business development, sales, marketing, IT, and R&D.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Science, or related field or High School Degree/General Education Diploma and 4+ years of relevant experience as outlined in the essential duties in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
- 5+ years of relevant business experience.
- 3+ years of direct business analytics experience.
- Proficient in any visualization tool (preferably Tableau), Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with computer programming in R, SAS, Python, SQL, or another language.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position, with or without accommodation.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with simulation software such as Simul8, Arena, Simio, AnyLogic, etc.
- Experience with laboratory, healthcare, or medical device industries.
- Working understanding of database design and data modeling.
- Working understanding of statistical methods for data analysis.
- Experience with Lean Six Sigma and statistical process control.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Science, or related field, or High School Degree/GED and 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of relevant business experience
- 3+ years of direct business analytics experience
- Proficient in any visualization tool (preferably Tableau)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with computer programming in R, SAS, Python, SQL, or another language
- Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position, with or without accommodation
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare technology leader founded in 1888 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. As an international medtech and pharmaceutical company, Abbott operates in approximately 160 countries worldwide with a workforce of over 115,000 employees. The company is organized into four major business segments: Medical Devices (48% of revenue), Diagnostics (20%), Nutritional Products (19%), and Established Pharmaceutical Products (12%). Abbott's medical devices portfolio includes revolutionary technologies such as the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring system for diabetes management, cardiovascular devices like the MitraClip and TriClip for heart valve repair, and neuromodulation systems for chronic pain management. The company's diagnostics division pioneered breakthrough tests including the first licensed HIV blood test in 1985. With a rich history spanning over 135 years, Abbott has consistently been recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies since 1984 and continues to drive innovation in healthcare technology to help people live healthier, fuller lives.