Senior Scientist – ELN & Data Specialist, Global Technical Development

Overview

In this role you will drive laboratory digitalisation and data management to support data-driven scientific innovation. You will optimise the ELN for daily lab use and build a central data repository to connect R&D, Quality and IT. You collaborate with scientists and stakeholders to translate requirements into ELN configurations, integrations and dashboards. This position combines hands-on ELN administration with advanced data methods to enable compliant, scalable decision making. A meaningful hook is shaping data infrastructure that underpins regulatory-ready product development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with R&D, Quality and IT to capture ELN requirements
• Analyse workflows to identify automation opportunities
• Configure ELN modules (Inventory, Registry, Workflows) for sample tracking
• Design and implement ELN integrations via APIs
• Develop custom ELN workflows and perform testing/troubleshooting
• Create dashboards and reports to monitor R&D data
• Provide ELN training and day-to-day user support
• Monitor data integrity and compliance with ELN policies
• Liaise with ELN support and Kyowa Kirin Group for ELN initiatives
• Lead development of a central Technical Development data repository
• Coordinate data capture methods and long-term analytical goals with Quality and IT
• Support adoption of LIMS as part of expansion initiatives

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• 3+ years in a scientific laboratory environment with ELN administration and data science experience
• Experience configuring schemas and custom ELN workflows
• Preferably Benchling ELN experience
• Knowledge of Cell and Gene Therapy industry is desirable
• Strong programming skills (Python, JavaScript, or Java); SQL experience preferred
• Experience in laboratory informatics or data management tools
• Understanding of GxP, ALCOA+ and 21 CFR 11 requirements
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment

• Analytical mindset
• Collaborative communication
• Independence with teamwork
• ELN administration
• Workflow automation
• API integrations

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