Southern Research

Data Analyst Scientist 2

November 22, 2024

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Birmingham, AL 35205, United States

November 22, 2024

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Job description

This position is responsible for data management for the High Throughput Screening Center using established data systems, to capture, process, query and report screening data. Provides relevant software-support for users and assists Supervisor/Manager in meeting project requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for the upload, maintenance and integrity of compound, plate and biological test data using ActivityBase data management system
Communicates with Biologists to understand current projects in order to create appropriate, comprehensive and relevant reports for further analysis and decision making
Responsible for ensuring correct analytic procedures are used when processing raw data; modifies templates and normalization methods appropriately.
Responsible for generating data analysis reports and for submitting reports to external systems and recipients based on project requirements
Maintains location tracking for compound samples through multiple plate replications and reformatting processes
Supports data analysis needs during assay development process including iterative changes to methods and/or reports.
Queries and generates routine and special reports on all captured data
Uses judgment within defined practices and procedures
Promptly completes tasks as assigned by supervisor; is able to prioritize work based on weekly lab meeting discussions
Attends technical staff and departmental meetings
Maintains appropriate level of user privileges and security for projects
Observes appropriate safety and study requirements by reading, understanding, and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) where appropriate
Observes appropriate safety and health practices including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Safe Laboratory Practices (SLP)
Performs other team related duties as requested by supervisor

Requirements/Minimum Qualifications

BS/BA in relevant scientific discipline and 5+ years of experience transforming/reporting biological data.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills; ability to work both independently and as a team member
Familiarity with scientific processes and scientific data systems

Ability to process and analyze data containing variables and to logically format/report that data using general templates
Ability to understand and apply feedback, tolerate iterative process involved in understanding and improving team goals
Understanding of database concepts and data management practices.
Fluent working knowledge of MS Excel
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, ability to prioritize work across multiple projects
Ability to perform work utilizing a computer for extended periods of time

Preferred Qualifications

Experience formatting/reporting large scale data sets
Knowledge of commercial scientific data management software packages including IDBS ActivityBase and Xlfit, Biovia Pipeline Pilot, and Dotmatics
Demonstrated experience of standard business software packages
Biological data analysis experience
Drug discovery experience

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