Data Quality Engineer

Location: Rockville
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Description Who is USP? The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world's top authorities in health and science to develop quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. USP's fundamental belief that Equity = Excellence manifests in our core value of Passion for Quality through our more than 1,300 hard-working professionals across twenty global locations to deliver the mission to strengthen the supply of safe, quality medicines and supplements worldwide. At USP, we value inclusivity for all. We recognize the importance of building an organizational culture with meaningful opportunities for mentorship and professional growth. From the standards we create, the partnerships we build, and the conversations we foster, we affirm the value of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in building a world where everyone can be confident of quality in health and healthcare. USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in all aspects of our workan environment where every employee feels fully empowered and valued irrespective of, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, physical and mental abilities, education, religion, gender identity, and expression, life experience, sexual orientation, country of origin, regional differences, work experience, and family status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Brief Job Overview We are seeking a skilled and experienced Data Quality Engineer to join our data management team. This is a hands-on role that requires a strong background in identifying and resolving data quality issues. The ideal candidate will have experience in data analysis, data quality assurance, and the design, implementation, and maintenance data quality systems and processes across a broad set of systems. You will work across departments to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of our data across various platforms. How will YOU create impact here at USP? As part of our mission to advance scientific rigor and public health standards, you will play a vital role in increasing global access to high-quality medicines through public standards and related programs. USP prioritizes scientific integrity, regulatory excellence, and evidence-based decision-making to ensure health systems worldwide can rely on strong, tested, and globally relevant quality standards. Additionally, USPs People and Culture division, in partnership with the Equity Office, invests in leadership and workforce development to equip all employees with the skills to create high-performing, inclusive teams. This includes training in equitable management practices and tools to promote engaged, collaborative, and results-driven work environments. The Data Quality Engineer has the following responsibilities: Data Monitoring: Monitor data quality metrics and generate reports to track data quality trends Root Cause Analysis: Investigate and determine the root causes of data quality issues and implement solutions to prevent recurrence. Data Validation: Design and implement effective testing strategies for data systems. Perform regular data validation checks to ensure accuracy and completeness. Data Cleansing: Identify and correct data discrepancies and inconsistencies. Collaboration: Work with data engineers, analysts, data scientists, and other stakeholders to resolve data quality issues. Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of data quality processes and procedures. Support: Assist in developing and implementing data quality standards and best practices. Data Governance: Participate in data governance initiatives to ensure data quality policies and standards are adhered to. Training: Provide training and support to team members on data quality best practices. Who is USP Looking For? The successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of our mission, commitment to excellence through inclusive and equitable behaviors and practices, ability to quickly build credibility with stakeholders, along with the following competencies and experience: Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related field. Experience: minimum 3 years of experience in data quality, data engineering, data analysis, or related roles. Skills: SQL Proficiency: Strong knowledge of SQL for querying databases and performing data analysis. Programming Skills: Proficiency in Python Familiarity with Data Quality Tools: data quality tools and frameworks to monitor and improve data quality such as Amazon DeeQu, python packages (Great Expectations, pytest, unittest), etc. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to identify, analyze, and resolve data quality issues. Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail to ensure data accuracy and consistency. Communication: Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Root Cause analysis and structured problem solving skills to address complex data quality issues. Data Visualization: Experience with Tableau or Power BI for reporting. Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively, including managing project dependencies. Additional Desired Preferences Experience with Master Data Hubs, and/or experience with Dell Boomi MDH. Experience with AWS services such as S3, Glue, and Redshift is a plus. Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite (ERP) data model a plus. Experience with ETL processes and common Data Warehouse schemas a plus. Experience with Adobe Analytics digital tracking platform a plus Supervisory Responsibilities None, this is an individual contributor role. Benefits USP provides the benefits to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From company-paid time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings, you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial well-being is protected. Compensation Base Salary Range: USD $85,500 $111,250.00 annually. Target Annual Bonus: % Varies based on level of role. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidates skill set, experience, qualifications, equity, and other job-related reasons. Note: USP does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies and is not responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific written agreement with USP. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor. Job Category Information Technology Job Type Full-Time

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