Business Systems Analyst I

Position Title:
Business Systems Analyst I

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience processing data in a medical setting with human or animal specimens.
Experience with programming.
Experience with SQL.
Experience working in a corporate or higher education setting.
Degree in computer science or related field.

Job Description:

The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) at Iowa State University is a national leader in protecting animal and human health, the full service laboratories at the VDL process upwards of 125,000 cases each year and conduct more than 1.6 million tests annually. Fully accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, the VDL provides quality diagnostic services for animal species, including necropsy, bacteriology, serology, histopathology, virology, parasitology, molecular diagnostics, and toxicology as well as offering analytical services.

The VDL is seeking a qualified candidate for a Business Systems Analyst I. The qualified candidate will work with a variety of Laboratory staff and faculty to assist with the following:

• Create process and analytics models to assist in end user’s ability to analyze and interpret results.
• Consistently review data to understand the diagnostic and business structure of the VDL, to reshape and cleanse data, and enhance the end user’s ability to analyze and interpret results.
• Collaborate with academics, veterinarians, clients and stakeholders to understand their requirements and rapidly transform them into custom-developed prototypes to leverage their feedback and arrive at a final working solution that satisfies the VDL’s data intricacies.
• Write TSQL queries and procedures to query the database to gather data required for various business objectives.
• Design, develop and implement data integrations using the Rhapsody Integration Engine.
• Communicate findings and results effectively to different levels and areas of the business.

• Assist in the design, development and implementation of desktop and web applications focusing on data reporting to external and internal stakeholders.

Example of Duties
• Performs routine research and business analysis.
• Researches best practices and assists with developing recommendations for business operations.
• Assists with system development and tests changes for usability, performance, and adherence to standards.
• Prepares statistical summaries and reports.
• Advises management and employees on business systems.
Level Guidelines
• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
• May provide guidance to students

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
PS808

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date:
May 23, 2024

Posting Close Date:
May 30, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R14757