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The Position

Data Manager Molecular Pharma Service Lab - Pleasanton CA

A healthier future. Its what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and regulatory-savvy Data Manager to oversee data integrity flow and compliance in our CAP/CLIA and RED laboratories. This role will be central to ensuring the accuracy traceability and security of clinical data from sample receipt through result reporting.
The ideal candidate will have experience in laboratory data systems a strong understanding of Sequencing and PCR workflows and data and a deep commitment to quality and compliance.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Data Governance & Workflow Oversight

• Ensure end-to-end traceability security and integrity of data across the sequencing workflow.

• Manage sample metadata and ensure alignment across LIMS sequencing instrumentsbioinformatics pipelines and clinical reporting systems.

• Identify and resolve data discrepancies gaps or integrity risks.

Regulatory Compliance (CAP/CLIA)

• Maintain audit-ready data practices logs and reports in compliance with CLIA CAP and institutional standards.

• Participate in internal audits and assist during CAP inspections and proficiency testing.

• Maintain documentation for data handling SOPs data transfer logs and changetracking.

System Integration & LIMS Support

• Oversee data flow and integration between lab instruments LIMS bioinformatics tools and external systems (e.g. EMRs).

• Collaborate with IT LIMS and bioinformatics teams to maintain or improve system interoperability and automation.

• Collaborate with IT LIMS and bioinformatics teams to set up and test data delivery methods for clinical studies.

QC and Reporting Support

• Review and manage sequencing run metrics and quality control flags with Lab Director

• Support automated and manual generation of clinical reports; ensure accurate transfer of interpreted results.

• Flag and escalate any failures (Lab Director/CLIA/IT Bfx LIMs) or inconsistencies indata output.

Data Storage Security and Archiving

• Manage secure storage of clinical raw and processed data; ensure data retentionpolicies are met.

• Coordinate data archiving processes and secure deletion per SOPs and compliancerequirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a key interface between lab bioinformatics LIMS clinical reporting and operations teams.

• Provide training or guidance on data best practices systems and SOPs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in bioinformatics molecular biology computer science data science or related field

• 25 years of experience in a regulated laboratory setting (preferably CLIA/CAP-accredited)

• Familiarity with NGS and PCR workflows file types (FASTQ BAM VCF CSV) and LIMS platforms

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with SQL Python or other data scripting tools

• Familiarity with FHIR HL7 or clinical data integration standards

• Experience in system integration or data automation

• Prior involvement in CAP inspections or CLIA audits

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Pleasanton CA is $101400 - 188200. Actual pay will be determined based on experience qualifications geographic location and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together more than 100000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities foster creativity and keep our ambitions high so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Lets build a healthier future together.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ promote and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit qualifications and competence. The companys policy prohibits unlawful discrimination including but not limited to discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status individuals with disabilities status and consistent with all federal state or local laws.

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