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At Genedata, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives – and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
The biopharmaceutical industry is undergoing a digitalization revolution, adopting data-driven R&D approaches to develop innovative therapies quicker. Genedata’s market-leading enterprise software is fueling this revolution, enabling leading biopharma, biotech, and CRDMO companies worldwide to automate processes and leverage biopharma R&D data analytics so they can find breakthrough therapies faster. Join this digital transformation and help scientists around the world accelerate the pace of biopharma R&D.
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The Python Scientific Software Developer is designing, developing, testing, and delivering customer‑specific data processing, reporting, integration, and automation solutions as part of the Professional Services Development Team, collaborating closely with a diverse group of experts to translate customer requirements into robust, high‑quality Python software that delivers measurable impact for top biopharma companies.
This position reports to the Off-Core Developer team lead and is part of the Expressionist Business Unit located in Munich (Germany) and will be an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Gather and understand customer requirements and translate them into clear user and functional specifications.
- Lead the definition of technical specifications and ensure high-quality implementation.
- Design and implement robust, customer-specific software solutions using Python and the Genedata Expressionist API.
- Ensure software quality through unit, regression, and release testing, as well as code reviews.
- Act as a role model within the team by demonstrating strong ownership, quality focus, and collaboration, while actively sharing knowledge and expertise.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- MSc or PhD in bioinformatics, computer science, analytical chemistry, physics or a related scientific field.
- At least 3 years of professional experience in scientific software development, preferably in a team-based environment.
- Strong Python expertise with a deep understanding of core libraries such as pandas, numpy, and matplotlib.
- Hands-on experience integrating AI/LLM-based developer tools into daily Python development, including verification via unit/regression tests and code reviews.
- Proven ability to analyze complex problems and develop robust, scalable software solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to travel occasionally for customer meetings or internal collaboration (typically low percentage, primarily within Europe).
- No regular requirement for a driver’s license.
- No special physical requirements beyond standard office and computer-based work.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Mass spectrometry, analytical chemistry, or related scientific domains.
- System integration using modern APIs and data exchange formats.
- Working in Linux/Unix and Windows server environments.
Genedata, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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Danaher is a global science and technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life around the world. A global network of more than 25 operating companies, we drive meaningful innovation in some of today’s most dynamic industries through our operating companies in four strategic platforms: Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Water Quality and Product Identification. The engine at the heart of our success is the Danaher Business System (DBS), a set of tools that enables continuous improvement around lean, growth and leadership. Through the ingenuity of our people, the power of DBS and the impact of our meaningful technologies, we help realize life’s potential in ourselves and for those we serve.
