Senior Analyst, R&D Systems Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

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Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Life Science, or a related field with 5+ years of experience in designing and implementing informatics solutions, particularly in an R&D setting, or Master's degree and 3+ years of such experience.
• Proven experience working with Benchling, including configuration and data modeling.
• Experience in data analytics and visualization including dashboard and reports creation, preferably with Tableau.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with data modeling and database design.
• Demonstrated understanding of Agile software delivery and problem decomposition.
• History of successfully working in a cross-functional environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to work well with colleagues from diverse scientific backgrounds and cultures.
• It's a bonus if you have :
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or another modern programming language.
• Understanding of analytical pipeline architecture.
• Experience with laboratory instrument systems, next generation sequencing (NGS) data and high-throughput screening data.
• Understanding of data management best practices and biological data.
• Experience with cloud-based software solutions (AWS preferred).
• Knowledge of genetics and genomics technologies.
• Experience supporting drug discovery functions.
• Experience with metadata management including controlled vocabulary / ontology utilization.

Responsibilities :

• Acting as a key member of the Digital team to design, implement, and optimize Benchling configuration for sample management, data capture, and experiment tracking.
• Collaborating with research teams to customize digital solutions to meet specific project requirements.
• Contributing to design of robust data architectures to support research and development activities.
• Integrating Benchling with other internal systems and databases, facilitating seamless data flow across the organization.
• Writing and maintaining SQL queries, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
• Creating interactive dashboards and visualizations that provide actionable insights for research teams.
• Providing digital support for R&D teams, including troubleshooting data and system issues.
• Contributing to data pipelines and ETL processes to streamline data ingestion and analysis.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Rapidly creating targeted solutions to critical problems.
• Training and supporting end-users in utilizing digital tools effectively.
• Documenting processes, workflows, and system configurations to ensure knowledge sharing and continuity.

About You :

You are an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and highly motivated analyst that is interested in advancing our scientific mission.

You have a strong background in research informatics, with a specific focus on leveraging Benchling as a central platform for registration, result tracking and sample management.

You are interested in designing informatics architectures, have strong familiarity with R&D systems and processes, and an understanding of engineering best practices.

You are excited about building and supporting an integrated data platform that manages data from wet lab to computational analysis, enabling the discovery and development of novel gene therapy agents.

Tessera employees are creative and collaborative problem solvers. They have a strong sense of integrity and unwavering commitment to scientific excellence.

Company Summary :

Tessera Therapeutics is pioneering Gene Writing a new biotechnology designed to offer scientists and clinicians the ability to write small and large therapeutic messages into the genome, thereby curing diseases at their source.

Gene Writing holds the potential to become a new category in genetic medicine, building upon recent breakthroughs in gene therapy and gene editing while eliminating important limitations in their reach, utilization, and efficacy.

Tessera Therapeutics was founded by Flagship Pioneering, a life sciences innovation enterprise that conceives, resources, and develops first-in-category companies to transform human health and sustainability.

Tessera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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