Scientific Platform Data Operations Manager

Job Family:
Database Administration (Digital)

Travel Required:
None

Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

We are searching for a Scientific Platform Data Operations Manager to support future opportunities. The person in this role will lead data acquisition, harmonization, processing, and integrity efforts on a variety of scientific platforms to ensure reproducibility, compliant reporting, and support high-impact research. They will oversee the integration of diverse clinical and research data, manage secure analytical environments, and drive data quality and governance. This position will be based in Bethesda, MD.

• Manage data flows between instruments and systems such as ELN, LIMS, data stores, visualization tools, etc.
• Lead data harmonization for scientific platforms, oversee harmonization of diverse clinical and research data, ensure interoperability and consistency across platforms and instruments.
• Operate tools such as Virscidian Analytical Studio and work with mass spectrometry, Waters Acquity UPLC.
• Oversee data processing for Sound Analytics LeadScape, IonField Systems PurePLATE, Grenova TipNovus, UnionBio COPAS Vision Particle Sorter.
• Develop data quality frameworks by implementing advanced data quality checks, metadata standards, lineage tracking, dashboards, and feedback mechanisms for platform data partners and users.
• Ensure integrity and traceability through the building of dashboards, reports, and audit trails.
• Support secure, scalable analytical environments to help build and manage infrastructure for secure, project-specific analytical workspaces while enabling granular data access and institutional control.
• Integrate novel data types, facilitate integration of new data sources (e.g., geospatial, environmental) into platform workflows.
• Provide technical leadership mentor team members, drive best practices, and translate scientific requirements into technical solutions.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Data Management, Computer Science, or related field.
• A minimum of TWO (2) years of platform or laboratory data management experience.
• Deep experience with healthcare data models (OMOP, FHIR), clinical terminologies, and regulated environments (FISMA, HIPAA).
• Experience with big data technologies, containerization, and workflow management systems.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, or R for data wrangling.
• Experience with privacy-preserving record linkage (PPRL), federated data systems, and regulated environments (FISMA, HIPAA).

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Strong architectural mindset for designing scalable, reliable, and secure data platforms.
• Familiarity with GxP, data integrity (ALCOA+), and file-based instrument data workflows.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and scalable infrastructure.

The annual salary range for this position is $65,000.00-$108,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

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