Lab Technician Quality Control - Microbiology

• You have a completed MBO education in microbiology or an MLO diploma level 4 in microbiology.
• You are accurate, quality-oriented, and demonstrate problem-solving abilities.
• You possess good communication and social skills.
• You have good oral and written expression skills (technical writing) in both Dutch and English.
• You have experience working in an environment with a quality system, preferably according to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice).
• You have an affinity for continuous improvement processes, such as Lean Six Sigma tools.

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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 options daily.

• 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 career 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.

• Performing, reporting, and checking QC tests according to standard procedures.
• Identifying and reporting (OOS) deviations and trends according to the applicable GMP procedures.
• Mastering various microbiological tests and testing techniques, such as sterility testing, bioburden, environmental monitoring, and aseptic techniques.
• Entering test results, performing data analysis and trending, and reviewing these where necessary.
• Participating in and potentially leading improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Adjusting and/or writing existing and new work instructions (WIs) and potentially SOPs.
• Working in accordance with GMP, GMO, and safety guidelines.

Job Description

Are you accurate and quality-oriented and do you find problem-solving to be an interesting challenge? Do you want to work in a professional organization where there is plenty of room for you to develop yourself?

For our location in Boxmeer, we are looking for a:

The Lab Technician plays an important role within the team and ensures that tests are performed with high quality and remain under control. Therefore, we work according to GMP and strive to continuously improve our processes.

We are looking for a Lab Technician who is open to change, focused on continuous improvement, looks critically at themselves, and thinks in solutions instead of problems.

Are you an enthusiastic and professional Lab Technician? Then we would love to talk to you!

Our Animal Health division is a trusted world leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving the health, welfare, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive impact on animal care and the world's food supply, and we have a deep sense of responsibility to our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet. Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners, and governments one of the broadest ranges of veterinary medicines, vaccines, and health management solutions and services, as well as an extensive offering of digitally connected identification, traceability, and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and extensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are active in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in approximately 150 markets.

Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Technology, Microbiological Techniques, Microbiological Test, Operational Control, Product Quality Control

Project Temps (Fixed Term)

Not Applicable

10/29/2026