Scientist, Research Data Modeling

DSM
New Jersey
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 100,000 - 140,000Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)Experience: 2+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Collaboration"]

Design and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models for research and scientific data domains. Partner with scientists, data engineers, governance, and platform teams to translate data needs into reusable, AI-ready assets following FAIR and strong metadata/semantic practices. Implement models in Databricks or other enterprise platforms to support research data products across formulation, ingredient discovery, and lab workflows.

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Scientist, Research Data Modeling

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Job Summary

Design and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models for research and scientific data domains. Partner with scientists, data engineers, governance, and platform teams to translate data needs into reusable, AI-ready assets following FAIR and strong metadata/semantic practices. Implement models in Databricks or other enterprise platforms to support research data products across formulation, ingredient discovery, and lab workflows.
Location: New Jersey
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design and maintain conceptual, logical, and/or physical data models for research and scientific data domains.
  • •Partner with scientists and stakeholders to understand data needs, capture requirements, and translate them into data structures.
  • •Collaborate with data engineers and platform teams to implement models in Databricks or other enterprise data platforms.
  • •Apply data modeling standards and best practices, including FAIR principles, metadata management, semantic clarity, and reusable data design.
  • •Work in multidisciplinary teams across Science & Research, Data Science & AI, Digital & Technology, and business domains.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 100,000 - 140,000
Perks:Health InsurancePaid LeaveRetirement Savings

Key Requirements

  • •PhD, Master’s, or Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, data, informatics, or related discipline, with relevant research or data modeling experience.
  • •2+ years of relevant experience for Master’s/Bachelor’s candidates; PhD candidates with relevant research/data experience are encouraged to apply.
  • •Hands-on experience in conceptual, logical, and/or physical data modeling (e.g., dimensional, Data Vault, semantic, entity-relationship).
  • •Experience or strong interest in research/R&D and scientific data environments (e.g., laboratory, formulation, nutrition, biotech, pharma, omics).
  • •Working knowledge of FAIR principles, metadata and data quality/governance, and modern data platforms/tools such as Databricks, Delta Lake, dbt, SQL, or Python.
Experience:2+ yearsResearchR&DLaboratoryBiotechPharmaOmics
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationCollaboration
Tech Stack:DatabricksDelta LakeDbtSQLPython

Company Brief

DSM
DSM-Firmenich is a global leader in food ingredients, nutrition, fragrances and beauty solutions, formed by the merger of DSM and Firmenich to provide sustainable, science-driven products and services across food, health and personal care industries.
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
Founded: 2023
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