Job Description
Overview Junior Business Analyst Imagine your future with us At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.
When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive. Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world's most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.
Responsibilities About the role The Junior Business Analyst (BA) will support the implementation, configuration, and continuous improvement of the GEL LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System). Working closely with laboratory staff, developers, and IT personnel, the Junior BA will gather requirements, analyze workflows, test LIMS functionalities, and help ensure that the system supports operational excellence in laboratory environments.
Duties include but not limited to: As a GEL Junior Business Analyst, you will be responsible for
- Requirements Gathering & Analysis
- Collaborate with laboratory users and stakeholders to gather and document system requirements.
- Analyze and map current laboratory processes to LIMS capabilities.
- Support the development of functional and technical specifications.
- LIMS Implementation & Configuration
- Assist with the configuration of LIMS modules according to business requirements.
- Coordinate with software vendors or developers for customizations.
- Participate in LIMS data migration and integration activities.
- Testing & Validation
- Develop test cases and scripts for LIMS functionality.
- Perform system testing and support user acceptance testing (UAT).
- Document issues and liaise with development or support teams for resolution.
- Training & Support
- Create user guides and training documentation.
- Provide first-level support to LIMS users and escalate technical issues as needed.
- Deliver training sessions to laboratory personnel and other users.
- Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of requirements, workflows, and configurations.
- Generate reports and dashboards using LIMS reporting tools.
- Ensure documentation meets regulatory and audit standards.
About you: - Must be available to travel a minimum of 3-4 weeks per calendar year.
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or a related field.
- Internships or coursework related to laboratory informatics or systems analysis preferred.
- 0-2 years of experience in a Business Analyst, LIMS Specialist, or Lab Support role.
- 1-year experience in a Laboratory environment is preferred.
- Valid driver's license.
Working conditions: - Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time, up to eight (8) hours per business day
- Must be able to stand, bend, push, pull, stoop and crouch frequently while performing the duties of this position
- Must be able to lift (with both hands) and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move heavier loads with assistance
- Must be able to interact and communicate effectively with panelists
Qualifications Working at ALS Our people are our most valuable asset and drive our success at ALS.
We are a diverse community of dedicated professionals united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.
At ALS, you'll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.
Our benefits include:
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Flexible working hours and remote work options.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Further benefits will be defined based on specific ALS location.
About ALS ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalized solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.
Everyone matters ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving and maintaining a workforce which reflects and affirms the diversity of our society
ALS is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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