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Senior Functional Analyst, ISG
Kolkata, West Bengal, India Full-time On-site
About the role
Technology & Engineering team at Cognizant focuses on delivering high‑quality laboratory informatics solutions for R&D and manufacturing. The Senior Functional Analyst designs and executes functional test strategies for Empower Labvantage Labware and Labware ELN, collaborates with cross‑functional global teams, and produces validation documentation to ensure compliance and data integrity. Kolkata, India, on‑site role supporting hybrid work models and offering mentorship to junior analysts.
What you’ll do
- Analyze business requirements and create functional specifications
- Design and execute end‑to‑end functional test strategies
- Coordinate testing cycles, prepare test data, and document evidence
- Validate laboratory and manufacturing process maps and identify improvements
- Perform root‑cause analysis of incidents and validate fixes
- Prepare comprehensive functional documentation and validation reports
- Mentor junior analysts on best testing practices
- Contribute to continuous improvement of test processes and lab systems
What you’ll bring
- Extensive experience in LS R&D verification and validation
- Hands‑on testing with Empower Labvantage Labware and Labware ELN
- Knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain domain processes
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Effective communication in hybrid/global team settings
- Detail‑oriented documentation for audit‑ready records
- Familiarity with SDLC and Agile delivery practices
Skills
Functional analysisTest strategyLab informaticsValidationSupply chainAgileDocumentationRoot cause analysis