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# Application Engineer - Lab Informatics Software

- **Company:** Agilent Technologies
- **Location:** Gent, Belgium
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Bioinformatics, Python (Programming Language), Laboratory Information Management Systems, Workflow Management Systems, Information Technology, Software Coding, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5c7c343b5598db3d

## About the Role

This role is ideal for candidates who combine hands-on laboratory experience with technical software implementation skills. Successful candidates typically have experience working in laboratory informatics, scientific software, LIMS, ELN, LES, or laboratory automation environments.

As an Application Engineer part of the Customer Success team in Ghent (Belgium), you will support our valued customers across our Lab informatics product solutions. This role offers you the opportunity to travel and explore a variety of labs, so it is vital to have an appetite for continuously learning about new software technology, instruments, applications, and consumables. In addition, applying communication skills, creativity, and a can-do approach is vital., We are looking for motivated individuals with the following background:

 * University Degree in Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Scientific Informatics, or a related discipline (or alternatively solid relevant experience in this application engineering field)
 * Hands-on laboratory experience in analytical chemistry, biobanks, pharma, biopharma, genomics, NGS, Academia, etc.
 * Preferred experience with LIMS, ELN, LES, SDMS, CDS, laboratory automation, scientific software, or laboratory workflow management systems.
 * You have knowledge of programming languages such as Java or Python with proven coding skills
 * Experience working directly with customers, stakeholders, laboratory users, or cross-functional project teams is highly desirable.
 * Full proficiency in English. Proficiency in Dutch and/or French would be a plus

On a personal level, you possess great problem solving / analytical skills, and you are eager to learn about new software technology, instruments, applications, and consumables. You have communication/interpersonal skills to interact at various levels, and you strive to provide excellent customer support. You enjoy both working within a team and autonomously.

## Description

* Analyze customers' needs and translate them into OpenLab Sync workflows
 * Configure the OpenLab Sync platform to match the lab's requirements
 * Build plugins for connecting instruments or displaying custom forms or portals
 * Act as the customer voice to influence future product design to meet customer needs
 * Script a lab's in-silico tools into our integration framework

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has a keen interest in Lab Informatics and is seeking a new challenge. A curious individual who is driven to learn and has the desire to understand and solve customer problems to deliver customer success will succeed in this position

This position will be based in our offices in Ghent (Belgium), with the flexibility to work on a hybrid model (3 days in office, 2 days at home) after the onboarding period.