As a Scientific Software Developer (Internet Of Things/Lab Information Management Systems focus) with Dow AgroSciences (DAS) Research and Development (R&D), you will join a team of other passionate developers and specialists engaged in creating solutions that enhance lab activities. You will regularly interact with bench scientists at DAS R&D, building trusted partnerships that enable collaborative solutions. You will leverage your deep software(IOT/LIMS) development experience, your knowledge of the Lifesciences domain, your continuous improvement mindset and the ability to empathize with your users to bring to life lab informatics solutions. You will act as a champion for the next generation of automated, reliable and immersive lab experience. You will be passionate about the value of information and continuously drive DAS R&D to utilize information as a competitive asset.

You will consistently demonstrate acute listening skills and the ability to uncover user needs, user wants and even dive deeper to determine their unexpressed needs. Your solutions will improve productivity, giving vital time back to our scientists and will also enable DAS R&D to capture, integrate and harvest invaluable data for insightful decisions and outcomes. As a role model and an advocate for innovative problem solving you will often leverage the best ideas and practices within the Ag industry and across the life sciences industry including pharmaceuticals, health care, genomics and others. You will keep pace with changes in technology, often leading those changes at DAS. You will be a role model for combining rational thought and emotional intelligence to make DAS R&D laboratories the best in the industry.

This position is located at Dow AgroSciences’ global headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher

5+ years of industrial experience within Software development/LIMS development as a consultant/developer/architect

2+ years of experience in the Lifesciences domain – Ag/ Pharma/ Health Care

A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Informatics or a related field

7+ years of industrial experience within Software development/LIMS development as a consultant/developer/architect

5+ years of experience in the Lifesciences domain – Ag/ Pharma/ Health Care

2+ years of experience with technologies/platforms such as Labware, Nautilus, StarLIMS, Electronic Lab Notebook

2+ years with programming microcontrollers/devices

2+ years with cloud computing

1+ years developing mobile friendly applications

Experience with SDLC (Software Development LifeCycle), architecture and Pipeline Pilot is desired

Demonstrated ability to translate user needs into solution design and implement design with error free, elegant code is desired

Demonstrated ability to collaborate across several labs building trusted partnerships is desired

Demonstrated ability to determine state of the art for Lab Informatics in the industry and champion innovative solutions within the organization is desired

Working knowledge of computer systems validation principles and regulations such as 21 CFR Part 11, 40 CFR Part 160 is desired

Process Optimization/Modeling/Improvement (Six Sigma) experience is desired.

About Dow AgroSciences:
Dow AgroSciences discovers, develops, and brings to market crop protection and plant biotechnology solutions for the growing world. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, Dow AgroSciences is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company and had annual global sales of $6.4 billion in 2015. Learn more at

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Dow offers:
Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits

An annual variable pay program that rewards team and individual performance while sharing success across the company

Employee stock ownership – and the commitment to long-term success that it brings

On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment

Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth

The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world

Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others

Primary Location

North America-USA-Indiana-Indianapolis

Schedule

Full-time