Laboratory Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $27.50 - $44.00

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Sanford Laboratories is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Laboratory Business Intelligence Analyst to transform complex data into actionable insights that drive department, sales, and customer success. In this role, you will manage special projects, ensure data integrity, and oversee the integration and maintenance of vital laboratory systems and supporting databases.

The ideal candidate possesses a unique blend of abstract problem-solving skills and technical aptitude, with a continuous focus on automating manual processes and developing on-demand descriptive data tools. As a key communicator, you will translate intricate statistical concepts into clear financial reviews, market performance reports, and pricing studies for management and sales teams.

We are looking for an adaptable, enthusiastic self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment, welcomes analytical challenges, and maintains the highest standards of data confidentiality and professionalism.

Summary

The Laboratory Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst analyzes and reports statistical, financial, and clinical data to support laboratory operations, leadership, and the reference lab sales team. Core responsibilities include tracking trends, evaluating financial and market performance, setting pricing structures, and maintaining data integrity across laboratory systems. Applicants need strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and learn new systems.

Job Description

The analyst develops reports and data requests supporting broader laboratory operations and leadership, alongside granular analysis of orders and revenue from reference laboratory clients. Key duties include designing executive dashboards that break down information to market-level insights, and analyzing comprehensive quality metrics, turnaround times, operational indicators, and enterprise pathology reporting. Additional responsibilities involve completing special projects, integrating and maintaining database structures, automating manual tasks to build user-friendly reporting tools, presenting findings clearly to management and sales teams, maintaining data confidentiality, and approaching challenges with patience, tact, and enthusiasm.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related healthcare/STEM field, along with 1 to 2 years of clinical laboratory experience required.

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification (ASCP, AMT, or equivalent) and, experience with Epic Beaker, Cogito, and/or Caboodle are highly preferred.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

About Sanford Health

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

About Good Samaritan

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.