Digital Lab Consultant

wega Informatik AG; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote/hybrid work

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Training and certification

Collaborative culture

Job summary

wega Informatik AG is seeking a Digital Lab Consultant to support and implement digital laboratory solutions in regulated pharma environments. You will work on LIMS/ELN/LES, CDS systems, and AI-enabled workflows while collaborating with scientists, IT, and business units.

The role emphasizes experience with laboratory informatics, strong communication, and a passion for data-driven laboratory automation in international settings.

Qualifications

• Degree in biology, chemistry, bioinformatics, life sciences, or computer science
• Genuine interest in laboratory digitalization and data-driven environments
• Experience with laboratory informatics systems (LIMS/ELN/LES)
• Knowledge of regulated pharma environments (GxP, GMP, GLP) is a plus
• Strong communication across scientists, IT, and business teams
• Willingness to work in international, multicultural settings

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory technicians and scientists in implementing digital lab solutions
• Configure and script instrument connectivity and integration services
• Perform IQ and support validation/qualification efforts
• Maintain documentation for software, configurations, and databases
• Collaborate with lab, business, and IT stakeholders on informatics projects
• Assist AI-driven solutions in lab and QC environments
• Identify and implement AI-powered automation and analytics
• Contribute to PoC initiatives in AI, data science, and digitalization
• Support data integration, quality, and readiness for future AI use cases
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements like GxP and cybersecurity
• Stay informed about trends in lab informatics and pharma digital transformation

Skills

Laboratory informatics

AI/ML interest

English fluency

Communication with stakeholders

Python exposure

Agile project work

GxP/GMP awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Biology/CS/Life Sciences

Tools

LIMS/ELN/LES

CDS (Empower/Chromeleon)

PL/SQL, Pipeline Pilot, .NET

Job description

Digital Lab Consultant

About Us

We are a Pharma and Life Sciences IT service provider that has been successfully delivering state-of-the-art projects for international customers for more than 30 years.

Our consultants work:

• From home
• On our customers' premises
• Occasionally from our office in Basel

We are a dynamic, forward-thinking, and growing organization with a strong team spirit and a passion for innovation. We are always looking for talented professionals who share our entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to excellence.

If you are ambitious, highly motivated by challenging projects, and eager to work with cutting-edge technologies in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry, you have come to the right place.

With our attractive compensation and fringe benefits model, this is an excellent opportunity to maximize your earning potential while developing your professional expertise. The continuous development of our employees, collaboration, innovation, and an outstanding working environment are among our core values.

Why Join Us?

As laboratories become increasingly digital, connected, and data-driven, we are investing in next-generation technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI), advanced analytics, laboratory automation, and digital transformation. You will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects with leading pharmaceutical companies and help shape the future of the digital laboratory.

Mission

The objective of this role is to support the implementation, operation, qualification, and maintenance of laboratory automation systems, chromatography data systems (CDS), and LIMS/LES platforms within regulated pharmaceutical environments.

In addition, you will contribute to the digital transformation of laboratories by identifying, evaluating, and implementing innovative technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and advanced analytics solutions that improve laboratory efficiency, data integrity, and scientific workflows.

Your Area of Responsibilities

• Support laboratory technicians and scientists in implementing and configuring digital laboratory solutions, including laboratory automation and LIMS connectivity
• Configure, customize, and script instrument connectivity solutions and integration services
• Perform Installation Qualification (IQ) activities and support validation and qualification efforts
• Maintain software, configuration, qualification, and database documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel, business stakeholders, and IT teams to deliver successful laboratory informatics projects
• Support the evaluation, implementation, and operation of AI-driven solutions within laboratory and quality control environments
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes through AI-powered automation, predictive analytics, intelligent workflows, and digital assistants
• Participate in proof-of-concept initiatives involving Generative AI, data science, laboratory digitalization, and emerging technologies
• Support data integration, data quality, and data readiness activities required for future AI and advanced analytics use cases
• Contribute to the implementation of innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with GxP, GMP, data integrity, and cybersecurity requirements
• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies within laboratory informatics, AI, and pharmaceutical digital transformation

Your Qualification & Experience

Education

• Laboratory Technician (apprenticeship), Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Biology, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or a related discipline
• Strong affinity for laboratory informatics and digital technologies
• Genuine interest in laboratory digitalization, Artificial Intelligence, and data-driven scientific environments

Professional Skills & Experience

• Experience with the configuration, customization, or support of laboratory informatics systems such as LIMS, ELN, LES, laboratory automation platforms, or Chromatography Data Systems (CDS) including Empower or Chromeleon
• Strong understanding of laboratory workflows within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences organizations
• Pharmaceutical industry experience is essential
• Experience working with PL/SQL, Pipeline Pilot, .NET, or similar technologies
• Practical experience in industry or academia involving the installation, qualification, support, or operation of laboratory automation solutions
• Experience working in agile business and IT projects
• Knowledge of regulated pharmaceutical environments and relevant regulations such as GxP, GMP, and GLP is advantageous
• Interest in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, or Generative AI applications within Life Sciences
• Exposure to Python, AI-assisted development tools, data analytics platforms, cloud technologies, or scientific computing solutions is an advantage
• Understanding of data governance, data quality, and FAIR data principles is beneficial
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies and continuous learning

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including scientists, laboratory personnel, business representatives, and IT teams
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences and laboratory users
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in international and multicultural environments
• Ability to adapt communication style according to audience and project requirements
• Strong understanding of laboratory, research, and QC environments and their specific challenges
• Proactive, customer-focused, and solution-oriented mindset
• Fluency in English is mandatory and sound German or French language skills

What We Offer

• Challenging and rewarding projects with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
• Opportunities to work with cutting-edge laboratory informatics, digital transformation, and AI technologies
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote work and hybrid models
• An attractive compensation and benefits package
• Professional development, training, and certification opportunities
• A collaborative, supportive, and entrepreneurial culture where innovation is encouraged
• The chance to play an active role in shaping the future of digital laboratories and AI-enabled scientific environments