Application Engineer – Life Sciences & Digital Solutions

About DiData

DiData is an innovative company developing specialized software solutions for laboratories, biobanks, and clinical research teams. Our platforms help organizations streamline complex processes through intuitive design and flexible, configurable workflows.

Role description

Join a young, passionate team at the heart of a fast-growing start-up shaping the future of digital solutions in life sciences. As we expand across Switzerland and the DACH region, this is your opportunity to make a real impact from day one

In this position, you will act as a key interface between clients and technology, translating clinical study requirements into efficient digital solutions. You will work closely with international customers as well as our internal product teams.

This is a hybrid role combining remote work with on-site client activities. Candidates must be based in Switzerland, as the position includes regular on-site presence and occasional travel within Switzerland and abroad.

A Head Start: Bonus Skills We Value

While not required, the following experience will give you a significant advantage and will be highly valued during the selection process:

• EDC / eCRF knowledge: Exposure to Electronic Data Capture systems or eCRF design in clinical trial environments is a strong plus.
• LIMS experience: Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems in research or laboratory settings is a great asset.

Languages Requirments

• German: mandatory (native-level or fully fluent, spoken and written)
• English: mandatory (professional working proficiency )
• French or Italian is an advantage

Your Profile

• Currently completing or recently completed a degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Biotechnology, Medical Engineering, Informatics) or a comparable qualification
• Interest in software solutions and digital transformation in healthcare and life sciences
• Good understanding of data and process flows in scientific or clinical environments
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Confident, customer-oriented approach
• Knowledge of EDC, eCRF, or LIMS systems is a strong plus — but not a requirement

Your Responsibilities

• Analyze scientific and clinical study processes and help translate them into digital configurations
• Support the design, build, and maintenance of data capture forms, including fields, validations, and logic
• Assist in study/project configuration from requirements analysis through go-live
• Support system demonstrations and pre-sales activities
• Plan and conduct user training and provide application support (remote and on-site)
• Participate in system testing, UAT, validation, and quality assurance activities
• Provide operational support, including system setup, user management, and data management
• Collect customer feedback to support the continuous improvement of system functionality
• Prepare technical documentation, SOPs, and validation materials

What we offer

• Career growth at the intersection of life sciences and IT
• Hands-on mentoring and structured onboarding — we train you on our tools
• Exposure to international clients and leading research institutions
• A dynamic, youth-friendly environment within a rapidly expanding company
• Opportunities to build both technical and scientific expertise in clinical research and biobanks

Diversity & Inclusion

DiData is committed to equal opportunity. We welcome applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation.