Data Integration Specialist

Location

Zwijnaarde

Working hours

Full-time

Contract Type

Permanent

Working area

R&D

Join the team

We are the world’s leading chemical company because we offer intelligent solutions for our customers and for a sustainable future. We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to advance. Not only your performance but also your personality matters to us, without regard to gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities.

Agriculture plays a fundamental role in fulfilling many of humanity’s basic needs: food, feed, energy. To support growers and those who take care of our environment, BASF develops innovative solutions for farming, pest control and landscape management so that we can effectively contribute to improving people’s lives and business’ demands. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for sustainable agriculture at the BASF Innovation Center Gent.

Responsibilities

As a Data Integration Specialist in Agricultural Solutions in R&D you will combine your technical, analytical, and teamwork skills to support data integration, workflow optimization, data analysis, and data & file management approaches. Serving as a bridge between data management and scientific research, you will help teams maximize data value and advance discoveries. The ideal candidate is technically skilled, inquisitive, communicative, and dedicated to supporting scientific progress with effective data solutions.

You will clean, transform and standardize large datasets to ensure consistency and accuracy for downstream analysis.
You will integrate disparate data sources, including historical data, scripts and dashboards into cohesive, well-structured systems.
You will use your advanced skills in scripting languages such as Python (and R) for data wrangling, automation of repetitive tasks, and develop reproducible data workflows.
You will design, develop, and maintain dashboards using platforms like Power BI, R Shiny, or Python-based frameworks for clear and actionable insights.
You will tackle data integration and analysis challenges, troubleshoot issues, and devise innovative solutions for complex research workflows.
You will create thorough and clear documentation for data pipelines, integration processes, and dashboard usage to support knowledge transfer and reproducibility.
You will utilize your strong communication skills to liaise with researchers, IT staff, and decision-makers, translating technical concepts into accessible language.
You will train team members on data handling best practices and provide ongoing support for adopted solutions.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Bioinformatics or a related field.
You have at least 3 years of experience in data analysis, preferably in an R&D or research-heavy environment, with demonstrable expertise in data integration and workflow optimization.
You have technical proficiency in SQL, Python, data visualization tools (Power BI), and are preferably familiar with ETL frameworks, HPC environments, and cloud data platforms.
You have experience working with biological, environmental, or agricultural research data, biological research processes and experimental design.
You possess an analytical mindset, attention to detail, adaptability, and a proactive approach to continuous learning and process improvement.
You have experience in managing timelines, prioritizing tasks, and coordinating deliverables across multiple stakeholders in a research environment.

Benefits

A permanent contract within an attractive working environment in a professional and motivated team.
A role with challenging assignments and responsibilities.
An attractive base salary in relation to your diploma and competencies, an annual bonus and extra-legal benefits.

Come join us in bringing the lab to the field

About BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division

Everything we do, we do for the love of farming. Farming is fundamental to provide enough healthy and affordable food for a rapidly growing population, while reducing environmental impacts. That’s why we are working with partners and experts to integrate sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We invest in a strong R&D pipeline, combining innovative thinking with practical action in the field. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture. In 2023, our division generated sales of €10.1 billion.

For more information, please visit www.agriculture.basf.com or our social media channels.

Application process

1. Application

You found the job you like on our website. Time to hit that ‘apply’-button and let us know who you are through the application form.

2. First encounter

We are intrigued by your application and call you immediately. At this point you can expect questions like: What motivates you? And what are your skills?

3. Interview

The call went great! So here you are, ready for your interview with HR and a hiring manager. We want to know more of your story and of course, you can ask about our story as well.

4. Contract

Welcome to our team. When can you start? So we can everything ready for your first day. You know, computer, paperwork, cake, balloons …

5. Onboarding

We welcome you with open arms and get you up and running. Including our eye-opening bootscamp, from the lab to the field.