Associate Scientist Bioinformatics

We are seeking a highly skilled Bioinformatics Scientist to join dsm-firmenich's Data Science & AI unit. You will join a team at the forefront of developing and deploying -omics analyses workflows and modeling & AI algorithms to innovate in health, nutrition, and beauty at dsm-firmenich.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain bioinformatics algorithms and workflows on cloud infrastructure.
• Utilize Python and/or R and their most common libraries to build and optimize omics analysis methods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate scientific requirements into scalable and user-friendly tools.
• Perform trainings and demonstrations of tools developed for the scientific community.
• Report and publish results internally and in scientific journals.
• Apply modern tools such as git, AWS, Docker, relational data models, cloud-native computing, and API endpoints in your daily work.

We Offer

• Opportunity to join a dynamic and thriving computational biology team in Data Science & Research in Delft and across the globe.
• Highly motivated, professional, and committed multicultural and interdisciplinary team.
• Opportunity to put your scientific skills into practice with innovations in health, nutrition, and sustainability.
• Opportunity to contribute to the success of our teams.
• Grow and develop your skills through our in-house training courses.
• Be part of a company shaping a strong legacy heritage through industrial innovations and cutting-edge technology.

You Bring

• Ph.D. or similar experience (4 years) in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in omics data analysis and workflow development (CWL/Nextflow).
• Demonstrated proficiency in scientific programming languages (Python/R) and their data science libraries.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services, containerization, and databases.
• Clear interest in computational and biotechnological developments in the microbial and microbiome omics domain.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex concepts to non-experts and provide actionable insights.

About dsm-firmenich
At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up, and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.