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Scientific Programmer

Posted 24 Mar 2024
Work experience
2 to 5 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Job function
Degree level
Required language
English (Fluent)

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DSM Biotechnology Center (DBC) is the primary location for biotechnological Research and Development and is responsible for the realization of biotechnological innovations and the developments of new bio-products and sustainable bio-production processes. DBC has strong competences in high-throughput screening, microbial strain development, bio-design and modeling, industrial bioprocessing, application, microbiology and analytics. DBC is well connected to the DSM R&D hubs in the US and China and external research institutes and universities.

The BioFab group is part of DBC and works at the interface of molecular biology and robotics. By using high-throughput methods, engineering and screening techniques, we improve microbial strain performance to produce diverse products like sweeteners, biofuels and enzymes.

Within the BioFab group of the DBC there is a vacancy for the position of Scientific Programmer.

The Challenge

As a Scientific Programmer, you will be part of an interdisciplinary team of lab-automation and computation experts. You will be driving the development, expansion and implementation of software that is utilized in projects on microbial strain engineering and screening for Biotech applications. These applications range from high-throughput lab automation to technologies for data management and visualization. In your role, you would contribute to all aspects of software development, from concept, architecture and design to software implementation, deployment and management in the production environment. You would play a crucial role in shaping the future of these systems that constitute the foundation of the automation lab processes.

The Ideal

  • B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science (or a related field Software Engineering, Computational/Systems Biology, Bioinformatics)
  • Excellent object-oriented programming skills (ideally Java or C#)
  • 2+ years of experience working in software development including version control (preferably Git), unit testing and code review
  • Ability to gather and understand needs as expressed by experimentalists and translate those into user-friendly computational solutions
  • Experience with Laboratory Information Management or Sample Management System is a strong pre
  • Web development skills are a strong pre
  • Experience or interest in the Life Sciences Industry is a strong pre
  • Being familiar with the agile type of working is a pre

Terms of conditions

One-year, LOCAL CONTRACT with the possibility of a permanent contract thereafter

The Reward

Working for DSM means the opportunity to really contribute to improve people’s lives and solving the challenges of today’s world. Challenging jobs, career opportunities and an inspiring environment allow you to enhance your personal development. DSM recognizes that the on-going success of the company depends on the continued development and engagement of our employees and pursues a fair and competitive remuneration policy, recognizing individual and team competencies and performance.

Royal DSM N.V. is a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials. By connecting its unique competences in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences DSM is driving economic prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to create sustainable value for all stakeholders. DSM delivers innovative solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance in global markets such as food and dietary…


Royal DSM N.V. is a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials. By connecting its unique competences in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences DSM is driving economic prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to create sustainable value for all stakeholders. DSM delivers innovative solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance in global markets such as food and dietary supplements, personal care, feed, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, automotive, paints, electrical and electronics, life protection, alternative energy and bio-based materials. Put it all together and you have a unique health, nutrition and materials company with annual sales of close to €9 billion, locations in 49 countries and more than 22,000 employees worldwide. The company is listed on NYSE Euronext.

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