Sample Reception & Registration Staff Botanica

• You have experience with safe microbiological techniques and preferably a VMT certificate. 
• You have a completed education in microbiology, molecular biology, bacteriology, or virology. 
• You have basic knowledge of botany or entomology, or you are willing to learn this quickly. 
• You work independently, accurately, and think along about process improvements. 
• You communicate clearly and customer-oriented, even when there are questions or uncertainties.

• A one-year contract with a view to permanent employment. 
• Salary up to a maximum of €4,330.00 (Styr 5) based on 40 hours, depending on experience. 
• 25 vacation days (40 hours) and the possibility to buy extra leave.  
• Full reimbursement of public transport costs or travel allowance when using the car.  
• Pension scheme with flexibility to work less without loss of accrual.  
• Profit-sharing scheme and individual choice budget for extra flexibility.  
• Inclusive working environment with freedom of choice for holidays that you find important. 

You ensure that our import samples are received safely, correctly, and according to the rules. As a Sample Reception & Registration Botanica staff member, you work with crop and leaf samples from countries outside Europe. You identify what arrives, check for unwanted organisms, and process all documents carefully. You work accurately, maintain an overview, and contribute directly to a safe living environment. No two days are the same: you switch between administration, inspection, and collaboration with sample pretreatment in the quarantine lab. 

You are responsible for the entire sample reception & registration process. You support customers in sending their samples and manage communication regarding import documents. As soon as a shipment arrives, you identify the contents and check for import restrictions and unwanted organisms. You inspect the samples carefully and record findings. Together with the sample pretreatment department, you ensure the grinding and preparation of leaf samples. You keep the quarantine lab clean and orderly, working closely with the team leader to do so. You switch quickly when there are deviations and actively think along about improvements in the work process. 

What makes this position special? 

• You work with unique import samples from the botanical sector. 
• You combine practical lab work with administrative responsibility. 
• You work in a growing organization with plenty of room for development.