Scientific Software Engineer vacatures in Leiden

Software Engineer / Bioinformatician (software-oriented)

ARE YOU OUR NEW SOFTWARE ENGINEER?

BaseClear was founded in 1993, and ever since has been a pioneer in genomic analysis. We have been on the forefront of microbial genomics innovations and industrial applications. BaseClear offers a complete range of microbial genomics services for many applications including clinical trials wherein microbiome readouts are also part of results: metagenomics, meta transcriptomics, microbiome analysis and microbial strain characterization for regulatory approval.

We are the partner of choice for many leading brands in various biotechnology industries such as pharma, personal care and hygiene, consumer health, food industry and human and animal health in the Netherlands, Europe and beyond. We are also proud to be located in the heart of the Leiden Bio Science Park in Leiden, one of the leading bioscience hubs in Europe.

For our IT department, we are looking for candidates for the position of:

Software Engineer / Bioinformatician (software-oriented)

(32-40 hours per week)

Job:

BaseClear processes large amounts of data using a wide array of tools and applications. This data is to ensure proper processing of samples within our operational workflow, result files which are then sent to our clients, and keep track of business intelligence. Within the IT department, we develop and maintain several of these systems. These systems are critical for the ongoing business of BaseClear and require a high level of security and integrity, as defined in the ISO27001 and GxP guidelines we uphold. Furthermore, although general IT challenges are handled by our external IT supplier, the IT team cooperates with this third party to ensure all IT ongoings are performed to a high standard.

In this role, you will be part of the IT team, developing and improving several of our internally-build systems. These include a data portal, where clients can download their genomic data, and our internal automation portal, interfacing tools together for a smooth operational workflow. If you enjoy software developing and want to work with large amounts of critical data, this might be the job you're looking for!

Profile:

To ensure a good match, we kindly ask that you only apply if you meet the following essential criteria:

• You carry a Bachelor degree (or higher) in Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Life Sciences with strong computational focus, or a related field.
• You have at least 3 years of experience in software development or bioinformatics with substantial software engineering responsibilities.
• You have experience working in a Bioinformatics or laboratory environment.
• You have solid experience with Python and are familiar with web frameworks such as Django
• You understand software development best practices and are motivated to deliver high-quality, maintainable, and secure solutions.
• Experience with ISO27001, GxP or other quality guidelines is an advantage.
• You live within 35 km from our Leiden office.

To be successful in this role, you come with certain characteristics. You are a result-oriented individual with a strong focus to solve problems. You see work, take initiative, and get things done.

What we offer:

A challenging position in a meaningful biotech company, where you will work in a highly motivated and ambitious team. Salary and benefits are dependent on your qualifications and experience.

Interested?

Please send your motivation and curriculum vitae, quoting vacancy number 2025-SE01, to . For further information about the above position please contact Gert Jan van den Dungen, Chief Operations Officer, at .