Business/Functional Analyst

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and the environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 62,000 staff across a network of over 1,000 independent companies in 61 countries, operating 900 laboratories. Performing over 450 million tests every year, Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

Eurofins is one of the fastest growing listed European companies with a listing on the French stock exchange since 1997. 

Eurofins IT Solutions India Pvt Ltd (EITSI) is a fully owned subsidiary of Eurofins and functions as a Global Software Delivery Center exclusively catering to Eurofins Global IT business needs. The code shipped out of EITSI impacts the global network of Eurofins labs and services.

The primary focus at EITSI is to develop the next generation LIMS (Lab Information Management system), Customer portals, e-commerce solutions, ERP/CRM system, Mobile Apps & other B2B platforms for various Eurofins Laboratories and businesses. Young and dynamic, we have a rich culture and we offer fulfilling careers.

Business/Functional Analyst

Department:  Information Technology

Critical features of this job are described under the headings below.  They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Job Summary

As a Business/Functional Analyst at Eurofins Environment Testing US you will play a pivotal role in driving business success through effective analysis, strategic planning, and solution development. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will be responsible for identifying business needs, defining requirements, and facilitating the implementation of innovative solutions. Your primary focus will be on user story creation for transformation of an existing laboratory information management system (LIMS) to a new web-based stack.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with IT Project Managers, Development teams, and stakeholders to identify and prioritize business requirements.
2. Conduct thorough analysis of current business processes, systems, and workflows to identify areas for improvement.
3. Translate business requirements into functional specifications and technical requirements for implementation.
4. Facilitate communication and collaboration between business stakeholders and technical teams throughout the project lifecycle in conjunction with the Project Manager.
5. Lead Scrum ceremonies for the scrum team you are working in.
6. Participate in solution design sessions and provide input on system architecture and functionality.
7. Perform user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure that implemented solutions meet business requirements and quality standards.

Other Duties

1. Provide ongoing support and assistance to end-users, including troubleshooting issues and providing training as needed.
2. Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
3. Travel as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Science (Environmental, Chemistry or similar), Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years proven experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in a technology-driven environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes is preferred.
• Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, CCBA) is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Working Relationships

Internal contacts:

• Project Managers
• Business Analysts
• Developers
• Subject Matter Experts
• Laboratory Personnel
• LIMS Implementation Team

Knowledge

• Environmental, Analytical and/or General Science a plus
• Project management software such as Jira and Teams.
• Knowledge of LIM systems and general IT terms and environment.

Attendance:

• Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meet the expectations of the job functions.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Additional duties may be included on an attachment.