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# Data Steward

- **Company:** Helmholtz-Zentrum hereon GmbH
- **Location:** Teltow, Germany
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Audit Trail, Databases, Computer Literacy, Data Governance, Data Structures, Digital Data, Interoperability, Laboratory Information Management Systems, Metadata, Information Technology, Data Management, GXP
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.xing.com/jobs/brandenburg-der-havel-data-steward-158584039

## About the Role

* a degree in computer science with understanding of scientific work in natural sciences, or a degree in the natural sciences (e.g. materials science, chemistry, physics, life sciences) with knowledge of computer science.
 * experience in data management, ideally in a laboratory environment
 * knowledge of data structures, metadata and FAIR principles
 * experience with the introduction and handling of ELN, LIMS or similar systems is a plus
 * participation in the preparation and review of data management plans (DMPs) in accordance with the specifications of funding agencies (e.g. DFG, EU)
 * ensuring the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable)
 * participation in working groups of the Institute and possibly of the Center

Technical:

 * basic understanding of databases and interfaces (APls are an advantage)
 * experience in data modelling or structured information preparation
 * affinity for digital tools and systems
 * familiarity with data preservation and long-term archiving standards

Soft Skills:

 * clear communication (interface between business and IT)
 * strong scientific understanding (for our interdisciplinary work)
 * structured, process-oriented way of working
 * ability to take users on board and accompany change independent and proactive
 * ability to communicate complex technical issues in an understandable way
 * independent and proactive
 * high ability to work in a team
 * willingness for continuous professional development

## Description

For the Institute of Functional Materials for Sustainability, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, we are looking as soon as possible for a data steward. The position can also be filled on a part-time basis and is initially limited to one year, with a clear prospect of extension based on strong performance., A data steward sits between science, administration, IT and compliance. In the ELN environment, this means in concrete terms:

 * ensure data quality, consistency, timeliness and completeness
 * define and maintain data standards, metadata, and ontologies
 * support users (e.g. scientists) with structured data entry
 * supporting governance issues (access rights, audit trails, GxP, etc.)
 * improve ELN workflows (analyze and optimize paper-based or legacy lab workflows into digital formats)
 * support of the institute in the introduction of the ELN
 * train and empower users
 * support in the implementation of data governance and compliance requirements
 * identify, analyze, and remediate data quality issues
 * collaboration in migration and digitization projects