Software Developer (Automation and Integration), EDDC

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in Singapore is seeking a skilled software developer to enhance laboratory informatics through developing integration solutions and automating workflows. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has 2-3 years of experience in software development, with proficiency in languages like Python and Java. Responsibilities include developing APIs, modernizing legacy systems, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to build efficient software solutions. A positive work environment awaits those passionate about scientific innovation.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in software development, scripting, or automation-focused roles.
• Strong proficiency in programming/scripting languages.
• Experience in laboratory automation systems and developing integrations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software solutions for laboratory informatics systems.
• Automate workflows related to sample management and data analytics.
• Collaborate with scientists to translate requirements into software solutions.

Skills

Python

Java

SQL

Laboratory automation

RESTful API integration

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Automation Engineering, Bioinformatics

Tools

KNIME

Apache Airflow

SiLA2

Job description

Overview

EDDC is the national platform for drug discovery, committed to work with the Singapore ecosystem to translate scientific discoveries into life-changing therapeutics for patients. We leverage state-of-the-art computational and machine learning approaches to uncover insights from large-scale and multidimensional data sources, and to tackle complex and unmet medical challenges in disease areas such as oncology, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Key Responsibilities

1. Application Development and Integration

• Develop and maintain software solutions to integrate laboratory informatics systems with automated hardware systems and robotic laboratory equipment.
• Automate workflows related to sample management, inventory tracking, assay preparation, and data analytics.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to understand requirements and translate them into efficient software solutions.

2. Legacy System Modernization

• Assess existing systems, recommending and implementing modernization strategies that improve functionality, scalability, and ease of maintenance.
• Utilize modern software frameworks, cloud-based technologies, and AI-driven coding tools, if relevant, to streamline system modernization.

3. Data Integration and Automation

• Develop API-driven integrations and automated workflows connecting laboratory software, hardware, and internal/external databases.
• Ensure robust, real-time synchronization of data across various laboratory systems.
• Develop APIs and integration layers to connect applications cross different systems (e.g., chemical structure databases, property databases, and regulatory systems).

4. ML/AI-Ready Data Foundation Development

• Collaborate with computational scientists and data engineers to design and implement an organizational-wide ML-ready data foundation.
• Develop tools and pipelines to ensure data is clean, well-structured, and accessible for machine learning and analytics.
• Integrate data from diverse sources (e.g., compound registration, inventory tracking, laboratory systems, and external databases) into a unified data infrastructure.

5. Communication and Collaboration

• Work closely with wet-lab scientists, computational scientists, data engineers, and IT team to clearly identify requirements and collaboratively develop solutions.
• Provide technical documentation, training, and support to users and stakeholders.
• Work closely with the cross-functional colleagues and data engineer to ensure applications are compatible with the organization’s data infrastructure and Single Source of Truth (SSOT) initiatives.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Automation Engineering, Bioinformatics or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in software development, scripting, or automation-focused roles.
• Strong proficiency in programming/scripting languages (eg. Python, Java, SQL, etc.) and experience with RESTful API integration.
• Experience in laboratory automation systems and developing integrations involving biological or chemical informatics.
• Experience with legacy system modernization and cloud-based solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, capable of bridging computational and laboratory teams.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Familiarity with open-source integration platforms and workflow management tools (e.g., KNIME, Apache Airflow, SiLA2).
• Experience using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to enhance productivity and streamline development workflows.