General Management Traineeship (Food)

• A completed research master's degree, preferably in Life Sciences, Food Technology, Chemistry, Technical Business Administration, or Supply Chain.
• Fluent Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
• You switch easily between teams and interests.
• You work in a structured, result-oriented manner, identify opportunities for improvement, and actively take on challenges.
• You possess a great sense of responsibility and a strong capacity for reflection.
• You are willing to work at multiple locations, including internationally if necessary.

• Market-competitive salary and 25 vacation days.
• 8% holiday allowance and a lease car.
• A performance bonus linked to your project and personal goals.
• A good pension scheme and a discount on your supplemental health insurance.
• Participation in the Eurofins Graduates Program and access to the Young Eurofins community (75+ trainees).
• A clear 2-year development program towards a leadership position, with plenty of freedom and a steep learning curve.

In two years, you will build a solid foundation for a future role with leadership responsibilities.

In the General Management Traineeship at Eurofins, you will work on four major projects at different locations in the Netherlands for two years. From the very beginning, you will carry responsibility and contribute to operational, commercial, and financial improvements. You will not perform specialist work, but rather work broadly and diversely on projects that directly influence the way Eurofins operates and grows.

You will work with various teams, have frequent contact with stakeholders, and quickly see the results of your work. You will be given plenty of room for initiative and will work in an environment where entrepreneurship is encouraged.

The first project takes place in Barendrecht within the Food, Feed & Water business line, focusing on the coordination and implementation of a new LIMS system. For this, you will work approximately 80% on-site. Subsequent projects will be coordinated with us. These may be in Barendrecht or at other Eurofins locations in the Netherlands. For some projects, you may also work internationally on a temporary basis, such as in France or Germany.

• You will work on four substantive projects, at least two of which are in Business Development and Operations.
• You will receive real responsibility and contribute to system implementations, the setting up of new business models, and the guidance of acquisitions.
• Eurofins invests heavily in your development. You will spend approximately 10% of your time on training, coaching by senior management, peer consultation, and other programs to strengthen your leadership.

Interested?
You can apply for the spring group 2026 (starting between January and May) or for the autumn group 2026 (starting between August and November). View our information page for General Management Trainees for more information about the program, possible projects, the application procedure, experiences of current trainees, and much more!

If you have any questions, please contact Eva Swarts (Campus Recruiter and Traineeship Manager), reachable at 06-27489369 or eva.swarts@sc.eurofinseu.com

About us
At Eurofins Scientific, we work every day toward one mission: making the world safer, cleaner, and healthier through reliable and high-quality laboratory testing. We are an international publicly traded life-sciences company and support customers with research and advice. Globally, we have grown into a market leader in bio-analytical testing. We test, among other things, food, water, environment, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products, and support companies in the agro-industry with contract research. Additionally, we offer a wide range of specialist laboratory services, such as genomics, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences, drug development, and clinical studies.

We are able to do this thanks to a unique portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods, developed by our own experts. With approximately 65,000 colleagues in 950 modern laboratories in 60 countries, we serve customers all over the world. In 2024, we achieved a pro-forma revenue of €6.95 billion. Our growth ambitions are large: in addition to strong autonomous growth (CAGR 24%), we launch new companies annually and acquire organizations that match our level of knowledge and our impact.

About the business line
In the Netherlands, we work from ten locations toward one goal: ensuring that food, animal feed, and water are safe. We do this through laboratory testing, inspections, and expert advice. Our teams consist of colleagues with different backgrounds and expertise, and we believe strongly in equal opportunities and collaboration.

Whether it concerns analyses in our laboratories, supporting producers, or advising chain partners: together we contribute to safety, quality, and trust throughout the entire food and water chain.