Scientific Data Project Manager
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
Our Lonza site in Geleen, Netherlands, is seeking someone to support the implementation of the Global Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) software to a new business unit. The successful candidate will be a Data Scientist Manager/Scientific Data Scientist/ Biostatistician who is able to support the development teams performing data evaluation using the new software and DoE setup. An ideal candidate will have experience of data extraction and utilisation who can lead the design of the system that captures data at the bench. Become part of this exciting opportunity and apply now!
Key responsibilities:
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Lead the implementation of the ELN platform, the corresponding data templates, sample management strategy and their associated database models for new or existing workflows
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Support Lab Automatization / Digitalization activities
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Collaborate with laboratory and data scientists to build data management workflows, tools and constructive feedback loops that improve the data collection process
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Provide training on system usage and optimizations to local business process SME’s
Key requirements:
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Understanding / experience of how scientific data is captured (User Interface design) and stored (Database design), and how this can be utilised (Data science)
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Experience with the E- WorkBook (IDBS) platform, or a similar ELN software package is a big advantage
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Background in either [Bioscience] with a strong IT interest or Data Science with a strong understanding of [Bioscience] processes
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Understanding / Experience of customized integrations of software and databases
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Familiarity with database design; preferably both relational ( eg SQL/Oracle) and non-relational (NoSQL)
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Some experience using Python to post or retrieve data from REST APIs and writing SQL queries against relational databases
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Comfortable with on premises local databases (such as Oracle, MongoDB, MS Azure ,MySQL , SQLite MS SQL Server)
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Understanding / Experience of change management or the deployment of new software
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Familiarity with agile software project management practices
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Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to a range of stakeholders with different data needs
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Curious, self-driven, analytical and excited to play with data
Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference .