Join our quest for building a best-in-class data management setup
If your professional interest is to be found in the span between natural science and IT, and you are motivated by a steep learning curve in a highly exciting environment, we have just the right job waiting for you. At DTU Biosustain you can look forward to be surrounded by a very international group of world-class scientists, subject matter experts and software engineers. Your work is a pivotal part of the foundation for their groundbreaking research.
At DTU Biosustain we develop the next generation (bio) technology using synthetic biology techniques. We create novel methods and technologies as a foundation for development of new environment friendly products, better and less energy consuming manufacturing processes, new medical treatments, climate friendly farming, etc. In other words, we try to solve some of the biggest challenges in the history of mankind, and you will get the chance to add your personal mark to this.
Configure and manage laboratory management systems
You will join a new team and play a central role in configuring DTU Biosustain’s Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) to support efficient and accurate information capture from scientific workflows – better data management is simply a cornerstone in achieving better research. Our labs are state-of-the-art just like the rest of our facilities. The work is centred around an agile mindset, where we use a combination of Scrum and Kanban
You will engage with stakeholders and help them translate their processes into templates and workflows for our scientific software. Additionally, you will train and support researchers to drive the adoption of new software solutions. Your primary tasks will be to:
- Be the contact point for the researchers regarding various LIMS related requests
- Be the interface between the support team and the vendor of our LIMS
- Develop user documentation and training material
- Conduct user training
- Develop, maintain and implement research workflows in the LIMS system, including the software Benchling, with help from stakeholders and Software Developers
- Build and maintain implementation roadmap with well-defined timelines and deliverables
- Generate and maintain proper documentation of activities
Depending on your background and interests, you may also prototype and collaborate on solutions for data analysis and processing of biological data.
Lab experience and interest of IT and software platforms
As you will be part of a support team you must thrive in a role as enabler. You must like to proactively reach out and interact with multiple technical and scientific colleagues from many different countries and with a multitude of responsibilities and focus areas.
To succeed in this, you must bring an open-minded approach, willingness to learn, a pragmatic attitude and at times a bit of patience on top. Related to this, you must be able to build trust because you can explain “why, how, who and when” in a way that it becomes clear that your recommendations are beneficial to the researchers. Additionally, your CV comprises:
- Minimum a bachelor degree in natural science or similar
- 1+ year of experience from working independently in a laboratory
- Interest in IT and software platforms
- Motivation for building skills within Benchling and other LIMS
- Motivation for building skills in programming languages like python and SQL
Further information
If you have any questions, you are very welcome to contact Lea Sommer, Head of the Research Data Management team at lemad@biosustain.dtu.dk
If necessary, we will set up an additional phone call to ensure your understanding of the job and your many opportunities.
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.
Application
Please submit your online application no later than 16 January 2022.
Apply online here: LIMS Administrator – world-class science center.
Open the “Apply online” link - applications must be submitted in English as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration including CV, cover letter, diploma and if relevant list of publications.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability (DTU Biosustain)
Recent progress in our ability to read and write genomic code, combined with advances in automation, analytics and data science, has fundamentally changed the scope and ambition of harnessing the potential of biological systems. Big data approaches and analysis of biological systems are key research instruments at the Center. DTU Biosustain utilizes these advances for microbial cell factory design to foster sustainable lifestyles in relation to three application areas: Sustainable Chemicals, Natural Products, and Microbial Foods. Learn more at biosustain.dtu.dk
Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear vision to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That vision lives on today. DTU has 12,900 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
