Business Analyst II

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Innovative, multidisciplinary research. Complex diagnostics and novel detection methods. High-tech instrumentation and state-of-the-art laboratory services. All are components of the scientific community that is the Wadsworth Center of the New York State Department of Health. The Business Analyst II will join Wadsworth Center's Laboratory Information Management System (CLIMS) team to bridge the gap between physical processes of the laboratory and the software components needed to support the evolving laboratory workflows. The Business Analyst II will be responsible for overseeing and providing guidance to the Wadsworth Center Laboratory Information Management System (CLIMS) Modernization Project team, proposing effective solutions to meet technical and business needs. The Business Analyst II will bridge the gap between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring that the information technology delivered is designed with a strong focus on user experiences and organizational goal. While taking a human-centered design approach, the Business Analyst II will collaborate closely with end users and project stakeholders to define and prioritize project requirements for CLIMS functionality. The Business Analyst II will ensure that the new web-based application is designed with user needs and experiences at the forefront. Working in an Agile environment, this position will be responsible for developing user stories informed by user input; maintaining the product backlog; performing system testing and validation, fostering clear communication between stakeholders and the development team, and creating system and training documentation The incumbent will work with laboratory subject matter experts to ensure clear, accurate description of technical requirements.

This position will be part of a dynamic team serving the Wadsworth Center's mission in the New York State Department of Health's efforts to protect and promote the health of New York's citizens. Come be a part of Science in the Pursuit of Health!

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of experience in system or business process analysis/improvement to support information systems; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and six years of such experience; OR eight years of such experience. A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least three years' experience with Agile product ownership techniques and human-centered design methodologies.

• At least three years' experience with data modeling, user interface (UI) design, and mock-up creation that prioritize user needs.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.

• At least two years' experience with Mockito, UMLet (or similar UML tools), SQLDeveloper and Jira.

• Prior experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

• Prior experience working on grant reports and deliverables

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel, up to 25% of the time, will be required.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

HRI has a long-standing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. HRI is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in all phases of its employment procedures and practices.

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Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRIplays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.