Principal Application Scientist | ELN/LUMA

Our Why At Dotmatics At Dotmatics, we believe science, data, and decision-making must be deeply intertwined for innovation to thrive. Our Portfolio includes Luma, LumaLab Connect, ELN Platform, Graphpad Prism, Geneious, SnapGene, Protein Metrics, OMIQ, FCS Express, LabArchives, NQuery, EasyPanel, MStar, SoftGenetics and Virscidian. We have a vision for a new Lab of the Future that will change the future of scientific research. We have created the world’s most comprehensive digital science platform – best-of-breed software applications already used by more than 2 million scientists, together in a single ecosystem united by a powerful, flexible enterprise data platform. This is not flat data buried away in digital graveyards. This is dynamic, multi-dimensional decision-making. Scientific enterprises need a new level of effectiveness to achieve tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Illness will not wait. The biosphere will not wait. We are tireless in our vision, because the time for innovation is now. Shaping the Future of Science At Dotmatics Our global team of more than 800 colleagues are dedicated to supporting our customers in over 180 countries. Together, with our scientific community of users, we accelerate scientific innovation in order to make the world a healthier, cleaner, and safer place to live. You’ll join a collaborative, global team pushing the boundaries of scientific innovation. Your ideas and efforts will have a tangible impact, accelerating scientific progress and discovery. We offer a dynamic, remote-friendly environment that fosters high integrity and collaboration, empowering you to excel. Dotmatics is a company built by scientists, for scientists. Combined, we are now the world’s largest cloud-based scientific research R&D platform. We need your help to keep growing and pioneering the future. We are Science Driven. We are Customer Centric. We are Better Together. What do we need The Principal Application Scientist will act as a partner & advisor to our internal teams such as Product & Solutions Architects & to the customer to solve the most complex business needs of the customer with the Dotmatics SaaS products into complex laboratory, scientific research or scientific development environments . Working in our professional services team you will work closely with our customers to understand their needs, analyse their data environment & design, and implement solutions while aiding in integrations with their systems. The role combines deep scientific domain expertise with hands-on technical capability across data integration, configuration, and solution design. The Principal Application Scientist ensures that solutions are functionally correct, scientifically sound, and aligned to the customer's laboratory workflows and data requirements. This trusted advisor role is highly customer-facing and works closely with Sales, PreSales, Product, Product, Engineering, Cloud Operations and Siemens Digital Industries Software (DISW) architecture teams and delivery partners. It plays a key role in engagements, acting as the technical lead ensuring delivery quality and progress across complex implementations. In this role you will get to Scientific & Functional Delivery Lead in discovery activities to identify key systems in scope (customer environment) for data integration Work along side senior leaders internally & client leadership/scientific teams to help identify optimal sourcing and integration strategy ensuring clarity of data requirement, process & workflows in complex laboratory settings Provide guidance and best practices on data sourcing for the creation of sustainable integrations and methods utilizing standard data technologies and architectural principles and mentor others Conduct technical peer reviews Platform and Enterprise Integration and Data Architecture Data integration: Planning, coordinating, and supervising the integration of data from various sources Data flow monitoring: Monitoring the flow of data between databases, servers, and cloud services Data architecture: Identifying and implementing the best data integration (DI) architecture for the organization Customer & Delivery Lead the technical/scientific delivery of strategic projects with customers Present the benefits of Dotmatics software and explain the technical/scientific value to prospective clients Provide oversight and governance on projects where there are parallel activities Evaluate user requirements, provide estimates, solution design Train Customers on how to use Dotmatics configured solutions Communicate and collaborate among cross-functional teams in a multinational environment (Project Managers, Developers, Architects) We are looking for people who have 10 years + experience in deploying SaaS solutions into the Life science industry/end user environments. Ideally you will hold a PhD or comparable working experience in Chemistry, Biology, Data Science, Bioinformatics or similar scientific/technical field. The key skills we are looking for: Expert experience in consulting customers (typical within the Scientific/Life Science community), with proven experience of SaaS Solution implementations Experience as being the technical lead within partner-led delivery engagements, working alongside Stakeholders, Project Managers and Solutions Architects to ensure quality and progress across complex implementations, providing structured feedback directly throughout. Data integration: Planning, coordinating, and leading teams with the integration of data from various source The ability to clearly document complex key business requirements Acting as a consultant to customers, with proven experience of SaaS Solution implementations into complex scientific environments, such as Big Pharma/ large laboratory environments Advanced knowledge of building and deploying APIs, frameworks, and event-driven integration patterns, with experience in data ingestion and transformation tooling such as Apache NiFi In depth expertise in Oracle (SQL), SQL databases, and cloud native technologies including AWS Strong ability to leverage data first architectures utilising Databricks (incorporating Databricks SQL Warehouse), Snowflake, Sigma, and data warehouse/lake technologies Working knowledge of lab informatics software including ELN, LIMS, SDMS and instrument data systems, file transformations (CSV, XML, XLS, XLSX, XSL), and strong configuration management understanding Ability to identify and communicate performance, scalability, and data quality risks within implemented solutions Strong ability to focus on a data first architecture and data scientist technology (Databricks, Snowflake) and data warehouse/lake technologies Programming or scripting language working with scientific data (including, but not limited to Python, JavaScript or other equivalent) Delivering high quality presentations and training, including the ability to present systems diagramming, UML (Universal mark up language) and ERD (Entity relationship diagrams). The ability to adjust communication style to speak to the audience with the ability to translate Scientific & Technical language in to layman’s terms. Research shows us the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting outstanding candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you. By submitting your application, you agree that Dotmatics may collect your personal data for recruiting, global organization planning, and related purposes. Dotmatics Privacy Notice explains what personal information we may process, where we may process your personal information, our purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over Dotmatics use of your personal information. Dotmatics is an equal opportunity employer. We are a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and connected at work.