Lab support Technician Quality Control – Microbiological

Working at our organization means working together for health in an international work environment with dedicated colleagues. You will be given all the space to develop yourself and show who you are. Furthermore, you can count on attractive employment conditions:

• Competitive salary depending on your knowledge and experience.
• 3% year-end bonus and an annual bonus based on individual and company results.
• At least 35.5 vacation days.
• Travel allowance and a solid pension scheme.
• A high-quality company restaurant with fresh and healthy daily options.
• Excellent accessibility: the train station is located directly at our main entrance and there is ample parking availability.
• A contribution to your personal gym membership to support your vitality.
• A beautiful private park on the premises, ideal for a walk, a break, or a moment of relaxation.
• Mental wellbeing support via Lyra Health for you and your family members.
• Access to a separate prayer/meditation room.
• Extensive growth opportunities thanks to the size of the site and the presence of many disciplines and global departments represented in Boxmeer.
• A workplace within an organization that is continuously growing and evolving.

Job Description

Are you accurate and quality-oriented and do you find problem-solving an interesting challenge? Are you a team player who likes to take initiative and thereby serves as an example to others? Are you able to maintain an overview in a complex environment? Do you want to work in a professional organization where there is plenty of room for your own development?

• Identifying, registering, investigating, and following up on deviations, including coordinating necessary actions in accordance with GMP procedures.
• Supporting the execution of root cause analyses and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Drafting, monitoring, and optimizing the laboratory schedule to ensure timely execution of microbiological analyses.
• Managing laboratory supplies and handling orders for reagents, consumables, and other laboratory necessities.
• Coordinating and supporting daily operational activities within the microbiological laboratory.
• Initiating, guiding, and implementing improvement projects aimed at efficiency, quality, and compliance.
• Supporting audits, inspections, changes, training, and documentation management.
• Drafting, reviewing, and maintaining laboratory documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and forms.
• Acting as a point of contact for operational issues and collaborating with internal stakeholders to further optimize laboratory processes.
• Monitoring KPIs, trends, and process performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Welcome to our team
Quality Control Operations (QCO) is a dynamic team that supports all Integrated Process Teams (IPTs) in the timely execution of quality control testing. QCO is responsible for all physical, chemical, biological, and microbiological analyses of vaccines and pharmaceutical finished products, antigens, raw materials, APIs, and primary packaging materials within the Boxmeer location.

About the position
The Lab Support Specialist Microbiology QC fulfills an important role within the microbiological laboratory and ensures that daily activities are carried out efficiently, safely, and in accordance with GMP guidelines. In this supporting and coordinating role, you contribute to optimal planning, the availability of materials, and an effective handling of deviations and opportunities for improvement. You are an important link within the team and support microbiological analysts so that analyses can be carried out on time and according to schedule. Additionally, you work actively on improving processes, systems, and working methods within the laboratory. We continuously strive for further optimization of our processes and actively employ Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, such as Tier Meetings, Kaizens, and Root Cause Analyses. Therefore, we are looking for a proactive and structured professional who shows ownership, is open to change, and thinks in solutions.

Please send your inquiry, including the vacancy number and the vacancy title, to the following email address: RecruitmentNL@MSD.com Applications can only be submitted via our careersite.

Deviation Management, GMP Compliance, Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Laboratory Management, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Quality Control, Microbiological Analysis, Microbiological Test, Microbiology

Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

Job Posting End Date: 12/3/2026