Data Analyst (with experience in laboratory testing (microbiology)(Germany Pharma))
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Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS) Data Analyst (with experience in laboratory testing (microbiology)(Germany Pharma))
Summary
Data-focused role in SGS's lab services (GBS) team: entering, registering, and verifying sample and lab data in a LIMS/database, maintaining customer records, and producing reports supporting pharmaceutical microbiology laboratory testing for German pharma clients. Core tools are LIMS and MS Excel, with B2/C1 English required.
As a member of the team, conducts various data entry, management and reporting activities as trained and assigned in a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or other database system to ensure accurate information in reports.
Specific Responsibilities
- At all times, complies with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
- Enters various data, registers jobs and validates accuracy of certain operational data in the lab’s LIMS as trained and assigned. Key focus areas may include sample login data, field data, subcontract lab data, verification of report data accuracy, invoice data, maintenance of a customer database, and others.
- Performs other data quality verification functions as assigned in the future.
- Provides reports documenting reviews and changes where required.
- Ensures lab deadlines are met and the GBS Team Coordinator (or section Lab Manager in their absence) is notified immediately if the turnaround time specified cannot be met.
- Adopts and supports specific operational improvement activities as communicated by the GBS EHS Supervisor. These projects will focus on the improvement of quality and efficiency.
- Looks for efficiency gains in your section by being aware of new technologies and reviewing existing procedure.
- Able to respond to technical queries.
- Performs other related duties as may be assigned either in support of departmental goals or for his/her personal or professional training, education or development as programmed by his/her immediate superior.
- Ensures work area in GBS is kept clean and presentable at all times.
- Remains familiar with SGS quality assurance procedures.
- Complies to all SGS QHSE and HR policies and procedures.
Profile
- Minimum four-year university degree from an internationally accredited institution.
- A minimum of one-year data entry, management and verification experience is a plus.
- Demonstrated commitment to data quality and operational excellence
Required Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English language (B2 or C1 level)
- Strong MS Excel skills
- Detail-oriented
- High level of integrity
- Ability to learn new computer programs
- Teamwork and co-operation
- Organization and efficiency