Scientific Business Analyst

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Scientific Business Analyst based in the United States.** The Scientific Business Analyst will play a key role in helping life sciences organizations optimize laboratory operations through innovative informatics solutions. This position combines scientific expertise, business analysis, and technology consulting to translate customer needs into effective digital workflows. You will work closely with scientists, laboratory teams, and technical stakeholders to design solutions that improve research efficiency and data-driven decision-making. The role requires a strong understanding of laboratory environments, LIMS, ELN, and scientific data management systems. You will act as a trusted advisor, guiding customers through implementation, configuration, training, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is an opportunity to contribute to the advancement of scientific discovery within a collaborative, fast-growing technology environment. ### Accountabilities: The Scientific Business Analyst is responsible for understanding customer objectives, translating scientific and operational needs into functional solutions, and supporting successful implementation of laboratory informatics platforms. - Analyze customer requests and translate business needs into clear functional requirements while identifying underlying challenges and opportunities. - Document current and future business processes, workflows, and operational requirements using structured methodologies. - Define customer success criteria and ensure solutions are aligned with measurable business outcomes. - Maintain strong knowledge of laboratory informatics solutions, including LIMS, ELN, and scientific data management platforms. - Configure workflows, experiments, and system processes to meet customer requirements and support operational goals. - Create workflow concepts, mockups, and documentation to communicate proposed solutions effectively. - Deliver end-user training and guidance to ensure customers can maximize the value of implemented solutions. - Perform root cause analysis, investigate business challenges, and facilitate effective solution delivery. - Collaborate with product teams to capture customer feedback and translate needs into potential product improvements. - Serve as a trusted technical partner by helping customers optimize their use of the platform and available services. - Manage implementation documentation, deployment materials, and business analysis deliverables with accuracy and attention to detail. - Support testing activities to validate new features and ensure solutions meet business requirements. - Work independently while maintaining high standards of quality, organization, and customer satisfaction. - Collaborate with global teams to improve processes, delivery methods, and customer engagement practices. ## Requirements: The ideal candidate is a scientifically minded business analyst with experience in laboratory environments and a strong ability to connect scientific workflows with technology solutions. - 5+ years of experience working within life sciences, preferably in a laboratory environment involving the introduction of new technology solutions. - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in a life science discipline such as molecular biology, chemistry, or a related field. - Previous experience working with LIMS, ELN, SDMS, or similar laboratory informatics systems. - Strong understanding of laboratory workflows, scientific processes, and digital transformation initiatives. - Experience managing external stakeholders and building effective relationships across technical and business teams. - Ability to lead customer workshops, gather requirements, and document business outcomes. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, interviewing, and data analysis skills. - Excellent communication, presentation, and doc…