Sr.Functional Analyst (ISG)

About the Position

Sr.Functional Analyst (ISG)

Location: Kolkata / India

Job category: Technology & Engineering

Work model: Hybrid

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Job Summary

This role focuses on planning and executing functional analysis and testing for LS R and D verification validation and laboratory informatics platforms including Empower Labvantage Labware and Labware ELN. The senior functional analyst collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, high-quality solutions that support hybrid work models and day shifts while improving scientific productivity and supply chain efficiency.

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Responsibilities

• Collaborate with R and D stakeholders to analyze business requirements and translate them into detailed functional specifications for LS R and D verification validation and laboratory informatics solutions including Empower Labvantage Labware and Labware ELN.
• Design and execute end-to-end functional test strategies for LS R and D verification validation solutions by defining test objectives, test scenarios, and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate functional testing cycles for Empower Labvantage Labware and Labware ELN systems by preparing test data, executing test scripts, and documenting test evidence.
• Review and validate laboratory and manufacturing process maps with business teams by identifying gaps, dependencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with supply chain and manufacturing domain experts to assess the impact of laboratory system enhancements on downstream processes.
• Analyze production incidents and defects in Empower Labvantage Labware and Labware ELN platforms by performing root cause analysis, proposing corrective actions, and validating fixes.
• Prepare comprehensive functional documentation including user requirements, functional specifications, and validation summary reports.
• Engage with cross-functional global teams in a hybrid model to clarify requirements, provide system demonstrations, and support user acceptance testing.
• Optimize test coverage for LS R and D verification validation initiatives by selecting appropriate functional test techniques and using reusable test assets.
• Support configuration and functional setup of Labware and Labware ELN modules by validating workflows, forms, calculations, and integrations.
• Provide guidance to junior analysts and testers on best practices in functional testing and verification validation in laboratory informatics.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing functional test metrics and recommending enhancements to laboratory systems.
• Communicate clear functional insights to product owners and technical teams by summarizing test results, risk assessments, and recommended actions.

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Requirements

• Core Skills:

  • Extensive experience in LS R and D verification validation.
  • Proficient hands-on experience with Empower Labvantage Labware and Labware ELN functional testing.
  • Solid knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain domain processes.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication and collaboration capabilities in a hybrid work model.
  • Structured, detail-oriented approach to documentation.
  • Familiarity with SDLC and agile delivery practices.

• Secondary Skills:

  • Business requirements.
  • Functional specifications.
  • Test documentation.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Communication and collaboration.
  • SDLC.
  • Agile delivery practices.

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We Offer

• Financial wellbeing: Regular review of market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Benefits may include retirement plans and financial education.
• Physical and mental health: Paid time off, flexible working, healthcare plans, counselling, and the Mental Health Allyship program.
• Your career, your way: Opportunities to explore new technologies, industries, and locations with 350,000+ roles at Cognizant.
• Real-world impact: Turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

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About the Company

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process, and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes, and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or follow us on Twitter.

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Additional Employment Information

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