Business Systems Analyst; Joint Genome Institute

Berkeley Lab’s Joint Genome Institute has an opening for a Staff Business Systems Analyst to play a critical role in transforming raw scientific outputs into high-value, AI-ready data assets that directly support JGI’s mission. This position will analyze complex business and data management challenges and design automated, cost-effective solutions to address them. The role is headquartered on the Lab’s main site at the Integrative Genomics Building and has an anticipated start date of March 1, 2026.

• Analyze and evaluate complex business problems and design automated system solutions.
• Provide technical expertise in identifying, evaluating, and developing cost-effective systems and procedures that meet user requirements.
• Lead the design and implementation of data integration processes for the JGI’s Data Lakehouse, ensuring large scientific datasets are structured for efficient querying and analysis.
• Design, build, and maintain fault-tolerant, scalable, and efficient ETL/ELT data pipelines to ingest, transform, and load genomic data and associated metadata into the Data Lakehouse.
• Plan and perform unit, integration, and acceptance testing.
• Create system specifications aligned with business requirements.
• Provide consultation and guidance to domain scientists and other users on the use of automated systems.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to resolve business and system-related issues.

• A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent knowledge/training) in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related technical field and a minimum of 8 years of demonstrated experience structuring large-scale datasets for efficient use in Data Lakehouse environments, leveraging technologies such as Parquet, Iceberg, Dremio, Spark, or similar lakehouse and data warehousing platforms or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with modern Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) and Extract, Load, Transform (ELT) tools and frameworks.
• Strong scripting skills in data engineering languages, including Python (Pandas, Polars, etc) and advanced SQL for data manipulation and performance optimization.
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to identify problems, troubleshoot, and demonstrate good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience organizing and presenting technical information to varying audiences.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including experience collaborating with an interdisciplinary research team.

• A Master’s Degree (or equivalent knowledge/training) in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience with Data Lakehouse technologies like Dremio or Spark.
• Domain knowledge of genomics data.

• Application Date:
  Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply with a resume and cover letter by January 12, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.
• Appointment Type:
  This is a full‑time, exempt from overtime pay (monthly paid), 2‑year (benefits eligible), term appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to a career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs.
• Salary Range:
  This position has a budgeted salary range of $139,440 – $174,312 annually, which fits within the full salary range of $139,440 – $235,308 annually for job code C71.3. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position.
• Background Check:
  This position is subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• Work Modality:
  This position will be performed onsite at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab located at 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA 94720. Work schedules are dependent on business needs. A REAL  other acceptable form of…