Lead Expert D&T Science, Innovation and Labs

dsm-firmenich; Maastricht; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

dsm-firmenich is seeking a D&T Lead Expert within the Science, Innovation & Lab Chapter. The role centers on designing and delivering digital solutions for lab and research environments, leading system changes and supporting digital transformation.

You will coordinate with users, suppliers and customers while ensuring cybersecurity resilience across SIL applications. Location options include Delft or Maastricht, the Netherlands, with opportunities for growth in a flexible and inclusive

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Science, Innovation and Lab domains.
• Knowledge of standard lab tooling (LIMS, CDS, ELN) and instrument interfacing.
• Basic IT knowledge: databases, workstations, servers, and cloud (AWS/Azure).
• Experience writing and validating technical and functional designs.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage changes to Science, Research and Innovation systems with testing and training.
• Provide consultancy on system functionalities and business process impact.
• Act as SME for applications and contribute to improvement plans in S&R and Lab.
• Design and deliver SIL platform solutions supporting lab automation and connectivity.
• Coordinate as single point of contact for users, suppliers and customers to implement changes and resolve incidents.
• Ensure cybersecurity resilience for all SIL apps and systems.

Skills

Lab domain experience

LIMS/CDS/ELN familiarity

IT fundamentals (networks, databases,

Education

Tools

LIMS

CDS

ELN

Job description

The D&T Lead Expert Science, Innovation & Lab Chapter acts as a key contributor within the Science, Innovation & Lab Chapter, serving as the main point of contact for users and coordinating with suppliers and customers. The role focuses on designing and delivering digital solutions for lab and research environments, leading changes to systems, and supporting digital transformation initiatives. Responsibilities include managing system updates, providing expert advice, supporting integration projects, and ensuring cybersecurity resilience for Science, Innovation & Labs applications. The position offers opportunities for growth in a flexible, inclusive, and innovative environment at dsm-firmenich.

Location: Delft or Maastricht, the Netherlands

• Delft Biotech Campus, Netherlands +1 more

Your key responsibilities

• Implement and manage changes to Science, Research, and Innovation systems based on user requirements, including acceptance testing, conversions, training, and aftercare
• Provide consultancy and advice on system functionalities and their impact on business process modifications
• Act as a subject matter expert for applications and contribute to improvement plans within the S&R and Lab functional domain
• Design and deliver solutions for Science, Innovation, and Labs (SIL) platforms, supporting digital transformation initiatives like lab automation and connectivity
• Coordinate as a single point of contact for users, suppliers, and customers to implement changes, resolve incidents, and drive continuous process improvement
• Ensure cybersecurity resilience for all SIL-related applications and systems while staying current with relevant technologies (Sample Management, CDS, ELN, etc.).

We offer

• Work in very close proximity to our business in a global and intercultural environment
• Progress to life. By being in D&T department you will shape the future through digital and innovative solutions
• High challenger career and big opportunities within SAP solutions
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future

You bring

• 2+ years of experience in Science, Innovation and Lab area
• Knowledge of standard tooling used in Labs like LIMS, CDS, ELN and Instruments interfacing
• Basic IT knowledge related to databases, workstations (including office applications), servers, cloud (AWS/Azure) and software developing
• Experience in writing, validating and modifying technical and functional designs
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as team player in a geographically distributed organization and environment