Sr. Lab Data Engineer

The Role:

As a Senior Lab Data Engineer, you will leverage your extensive experience managing, optimizing, and integrating Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) databases. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain data pipelines, ensuring data integrity, scalability, and accessibility across multiple LIMS platforms. Your role will be critical to supporting data-driven decision-making in clinical and laboratory environments, enabling smooth operations, and ensuring compliance with data governance standards.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Manage multiple LIMS databases, ensuring optimal performance, data quality, and system reliability.

• Oversee changes to lab systems, ensuring all modifications remain in a validated state.

• Design, build, and optimize data pipelines to integrate and transform data from various LIMS databases into centralized repositories or analytics platforms.

• Plan and implement new equipment monitoring in the SmartVue application for Biobank, CBL, and UK sites.

• Lead data migration projects across different LIMS systems and automate data handling tasks for improved efficiency.

• Collaborate with laboratory and clinical teams to gather requirements, troubleshoot issues, and align data infrastructure with laboratory workflows.

• Ensure that all LIMS databases and related infrastructure comply with industry regulations (e.g., GxP, HIPAA) and internal data governance policies.

• Monitor database performance, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and implement best practices for optimization.

• Create and maintain documentation of data engineering processes, workflows, data models, and system architectures.

• Continuously explore new technologies and approaches to improve data management and integration within the LIMS environment.

Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Bioinformatics, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience working in a clinical lab environment with a focus on optimizing clinical LIMS data.

• Expertise in database management.

• Experience with LIMS platforms.

• Proficiency in ETL tools and processes.

• Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, Java, R).

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and data storage solutions.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex data-related issues.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.

• Understanding of regulatory frameworks such as GxP and HIPAA related to clinical data management.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience working with high-volume clinical or research data.

• Familiarity with machine learning, AI models, and their integration with LIMS databases.

• Knowledge of data lakes and warehousing strategies.

• Experience with data visualization and reporting tools.

• Knowledge of laboratory and biobank operations, especially related to equipment monitoring applications like SmartVue.

• Proficiency in SAS programming for data analysis, reporting, and integration within clinical or laboratory environments.

• Proficiency in Computerized System Validation (CSV) and a thorough understanding of global regulatory requirements for data privacy and protection (GDPR).

• Ability to leverage data as a strategic asset to drive operational efficiency and generate innovative insights to expedite processes.

• Ability to work independently while proactively engaging with team members, colleagues, and stakeholders to achieve alignment and drive solutions forward.

Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:

• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
• Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes 
• Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
• Adoption and family-planning benefits
• Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ community
• Generous paid time off, including:
  •    Vacation, sick time and holidays
  •    Volunteer time to participate within your community
  •    Discretionary year-end shutdown
  •    Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter
• Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
• 401k match and Financial Planning tools
• Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
• Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
• Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
• Location-specific perks and extras!

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world. 

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute and make a meaningful impact.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!

Moderna is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.  (EEO/AAP Employer) 

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