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Laboratory Technician in Leiden

On-site in Oegstgeest·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 28 Oct)

Eurofins

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Work mode: On-site, Oegstgeest
Contract: Full-time
Languages: Dutch

Skills

Eurofins is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Leiden.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

If you are enthusiastic about performing microbiological or virological testing and want to contribute to the safety and quality of pharmaceutical products, we invite you to apply. We look forward to working with you and achieving our shared goal.

This position is based at Eurofins MicroSafe (part of Eurofins PROXY Laboratories B.V.) on the Bio Science Park in Leiden. We have a close-knit team where collegiality and collaboration come first. We offer a responsible and challenging position within the team with room for your own ideas and input. For all details, please follow the link to the Eurofins website.

Working at Eurofins MicroSafe offers you the flexibility and personal touch of working in a medium sized and dynamic company, whilst also allowing you to benefit from having Eurofins as a parent company. Our ambitious growth plans provide ample opportunities for our employees.

The role

As Molecular Biology Analyst, you will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of test methods on various biopharmaceutical products. You work in close collaboration with your team of Molecular Analysts, and also other departments, such as Study Management and QA. The work is performed in accordance with strict quality standards and protocols, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

What you'll do

Perform a variety of test methods, such as ELISA, PCR, FACS, SDS-PAGE and Western Blotting.
Collect, document, and analyze test data, and prepare corresponding test reports.
Follow-up on quality incidents;
Maintain the laboratory and handle related operational tasks.
Actively participate in internal meetings, training sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Contribute to method transfer and method validation activities, in collaboration with a Study Manager.
Support the implementation of new equipment and test methods.

Qualifications

MBO or HBO degree towards Molecular Biology, Life Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Virology, or a related field.
Experience with techniques such as ELISA, PCR, FACS, SDS-PAGE, Western Blotting, pH, Osmolality, etc.
Knowledge of GMP or GLP is desirable.
Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail.
Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
A proactive attitude towards learning and professional development.
Flexibility and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
Excellent command English.
Reasonable command of the Dutch language.
Located in the Netherlands with a valid work permit.

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to do

Talent Acquisition pre-selection · With Talent Acquisition Team
First interview round
A first round of interviews for pre-selected candidates.
Psychometric test
Online test · Not every role
Depending on the position and role, candidates complete a psychometric test.
Second interview round
With a Manager of the department with the vacancy
A second interview round with pre-finalist candidates, held with the manager of the department with the vacancy.
Selection and welcome

The page states the company aims for clear and timely communication at every step of the selection process.

About Eurofins

Industry: Lab Services
Founded: 1987
Employees: 50,000–100,000
Headquarters: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

In their own words

About the company & team

Eurofins MicroSafe Laboratories in Leiden is a GMP certified contract laboratory for the (bio)pharmaceutical industry. Eurofins MicroSafe has approximately 70 employees and is part of the internationally operating Eurofins Scientific. We have a professional team consisting of a mix of young and experienced people with different backgrounds and experiences.

Eurofins MicroSafe Laboratories offers unique tests that allow us to investigate the safety, effectiveness and quality of a biological medicine, including cell and gene therapies, vaccines and monoclonal antibodies. For example, we can demonstrate whether a medicine is free of microbial, viral or production process-related contamination. In addition to carrying out standard tests, we also set up product-specific tests in close collaboration with the client.

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