About the role

  • Lab Informatics Engineer at Lonza developing lab informatics solutions to empower researchers and enhance scientific workflows. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive digital transformation in R&D.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the implementation, configuration, and optimization of laboratory informatics systems (e.g., ELN, LIMS, SDMS) to enhance scientific workflows.
  • Partner with R&D scientists to translate experimental processes into structured, scalable digital solutions.
  • Design and implement data models, templates, metadata structures, and workflows aligned with FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data principles.
  • Build and maintain integrations between lab platforms, analytics tools, automation systems, and cloud-based environments using APIs and middleware.
  • Develop robust data flows that improve interoperability, reduce manual effort, and ensure high-quality experimental data capture.
  • Contribute to digital architecture discussions and help shape the evolution of Lonza’s R&D data ecosystem.
  • Deliver user training, documentation, and ongoing support to drive adoption and continuous improvement of digital lab solutions.

Requirements

  • MSc (or equivalent) in Bioinformatics, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related scientific field.
  • Experience working within pharma, biotech, or life sciences R&D environments.
  • Hands-on experience implementing or optimizing laboratory informatics systems (e.g., ELN, LIMS, SDMS).
  • Strong understanding of scientific workflows and experimental data lifecycle management.
  • Experience with data modelling concepts and metadata standards; familiarity with FAIR data principles is highly desirable.
  • Programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python, R, SQL) and experience integrating systems using APIs (REST, GraphQL).
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across scientific and technical teams.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), laboratory automation systems, or bioinformatics data pipelines would be an advantage.

Benefits

  • An agile career and dynamic working culture.
  • An inclusive and ethical workplace.
  • Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
  • A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.

Job title

Lab Informatics Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

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Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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