Karriere an der FHNW: Data Engineer Lab Digitalisation

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Muttenz, BL, Schweiz www.fhnw.ch Teilzeit
Flexibility, self-determination, creativity, interdisciplinarity - our mission

Your tasks

We are digitalising our biotech laboratory: lab instruments, databases and analytics are to be brought together on one central data platform. You will play a key role in this.
  • Design and build a scalable data platform for laboratory and research data
  • Connect lab instruments (e.g. anayltic instruments, spectrometers, bioreactors), existing databases and LIMS/ELN via interfaces and standards such as OPC UA. 
  • Develop and operate automated data pipelines (ETL/ELT), including data quality, metadata management and versioning 
  • Make data available for analytics, dashboards and machine learning in line with the FAIR principles
  • Ensure data security, access control and data integrity, and document and train users in close collaboration with research, lab and IT teams
  • In addition, you will be actively involved in applied research projects with several industrial partners

Your profile

You combine solid software engineering with a passion for the life sciences.
  • Degree (Bachelor/Master) in computer science, data science, bioinformatics or a comparable field 
  • Several years of data engineering experience with Python and SQL, workflow tools and containers (Docker)
  • Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, cloud or on-premise data platforms and API development
  • Experience with laboratory data, instrument integration, LIMS/ELN or regulated (GxP) environments is a plus
  • Independent, structured way of working, enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration, and good German and good English skills

Your prospects:

Your benefits:

 

Wide range of university sports

Cultural programme of lectures, concerts, theatre and films

Established implementation of equal pay

Targeted promotion of doctoral projects

Annual working time (42 hours/week) with the option of part-time and teleworking

Mentoring programme for career development

Start Date: by agreement, ending on Dec 31, 2027.
Your workplace
Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW
Hofackerstrasse 30
4132 Muttenz
Any questions?
About the position:

Prof. Dr. Thomas K. Villiger, , Contact: thomas.villiger@fhnw.ch

About the recruiting process:

Cristina Kabas, HR Manager, Contact: cristina.kabas@fhnw.ch

 
Will you soon belong to our team? We look forward to your application by 31 December 2026.

www.fhnw.ch/en/about-fhnw/schools/lifesciences
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