Internship Data Management (5 month, hybrid)

dsm-firmenich; Tulln an der Donau; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

dsm-firmenich ANH is seeking a data steward for R&D data to manage research metadata within agile projects. The role focuses on translating input from Research & Development into structured information and contributing to future data standards.

The assignment runs as either a full-time 5-month engagement or a part-time (20 hours/week) for 10 months, based in Austria and part of the Solutions business in ANH.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of data management principles, data quality standards, and data governance practices.
• Interest in data harmonization, controlled vocabularies, terminologies and FAIR data principles.
• Advanced Excel skills; basic knowledge of SQL and scripting language (Python or R).

Responsibilities

• Review existing animal trial datasets to ensure completeness, accuracy and consistency with internal standards.
• Identify data quality issues and work with scientists and data managers to support clarification, correction and documentation.
• Contribute to improving data dictionaries and define/refine variables and metadata across animal trials.
• Support maintenance and updating of SOPs related to experimental procedures and data handling.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Data quality

Data harmonization

Excel

SQL

Python or R

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Life Sciences or IT/Data Management

Job description

This role fills a pivotal position in the organization of R&D data. The purpose is to manage research related metadata. It is placed within several (agile) projects and focused on translating input and requirements from Research & Development into structured information. You help set future data standards. This position can be filled either on a full-time basis for 5 months or part-time (20 hours per week) for 10 months.

This position is part of the Solutions business (Solco) within Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH). This is one of the two standalone entities to be created from ANH, as part of the divestment to CVC Capital.

Your responsibilities

• Review existing animal trial datasets to ensure completeness, accuracy and consistency in line with internal standards
• Identify data quality issues and work with scientist and data managers to support clarification, correction and documentation
• Contribute to the improvement of data dictionaries, helping define and refine variables, terminology and metadata used across animal trials
• Support the maintenance and updating of SOPs related to experimental procedures and data handling

You bring

• enrolment at a Bachelor's or Master's degree program, preferably in Life Sciences (e.g., Animal Production, Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Sciences) or Information Technology/Data Management.
• a good understanding of data management principles, data quality standards, and data governance practices.
• strong interest in data harmonization, controlled vocabularies, common terminologies, and FAIR data principles.
• familiarity with animal trial, research, or clinical trial data is an advantage.
• advanced Microsoft Excel skills; basic knowledge of SQL and at least one scripting language (e.g., Python or R) is beneficial.

We offer

• Work alongside scientists and data managers to see how animal trials are designed, conducted, and reviewed using transparent, standardized processes aligned with strict ethical guidelines
• Understand the science behind animal nutrition and health, and how high‑quality experimental data translates into better feed solutions, animal welfare, and productivity
• Build highly valued skills in data management and governance — hands‑on experience that future employers actively look for and respect
• Be part of a strong R&D community in Austria, working with 100+ experts across disciplines to take ideas from experimental data all the way to finished products
• We are legally obliged to inform you that, according to the applicable collective agreement, the salary for this position is €2,156 gross per month.

About Animal Nutrition & Health

ANH, in the process of separating from dsm-firmenich, is a global leader in animal nutrition and health, as well as vitamins, carotenoids, and aroma ingredients - driven by its strong purpose: feeding the planet without costing the earth. Together, we make it possible. www.dsm-firmenich.com/ANH

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