Analytical Testing Coordinator

3M; Zwijndrecht; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

3M Belgium is seeking an Analytical Testing Coordinator to oversee end-to-end subcontracted testing, from proposal synthesis to final report verification, ensuring alignment with ISO/IEC 17025 standards and project goals.

You will coordinate sample collection with environmental/technical consultants, track chain-of-custody, and translate consultant proposals into General Project Outlines for internal approval and execution. Strong admin, procurement, and data-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support, project coordination, or data management within a corporate or technical setting.
• Strong understanding of analytical parameters, unit conversions, and testing methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with external vendors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end subcontracted testing workflows from proposal to final report verification.
• Coordinate sample collection schedules and track chain-of-custody with external labs.
• Synthesize consultant proposals into General Project Outlines for approval and execution.
• Monitor lead times, address quality queries, and evaluate lab turnaround performance.
• Audit lab reports against GPO requirements and raw data before archiving.
• Provide technical review of lab reports against project quality objectives and test methods.
• Handle quotations, perform 3-way matching (Quote/PO/Invoice), and approve external invoices.

Skills

Administrative support

Project coordination

Procurement support

Data management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Dutch and English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Tools

SAP

LIMS

Excel

Job description

As an Analytical Testing Coordinator (m/f/*) for the Global EHS Laboratory, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.

Here, You Will Make An Impact By

• Manage end-to-end subcontracted testing operational workflows - from initial proposal synthesis down to financial validation and final analytical report verification
• Coordinate sample collection schedules with environmental/technical consultants and track chain-of-custody through external ISO/IEC 17025 accredited labs
• Synthesize complex consultant proposals into standardized General Project Outlines (GPOs) for internal approval and operational execution
• Monitor lead times, chase pending analytical reports, address quality query resolution (e.g., out-of-spec results, re-testing requests), and evaluate lab turnaround performance
• Audit incoming Lab reports against GPO requirements and raw consultant data before final archiving
• Technical review of the Lab report against the quality objectives for the project and the performance criteria of the test method.
• Request quotation updates, perform 3-way matching (Quote vs. Purchase Order vs. Invoice), and approve external lab/consultant invoices

Your Skills And Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following Chemistry, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Business Administration, Office Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Project Management
• Experience in a role requiring strong administrative support, project coordination, procurement support, or data management within a structured corporate, technical, or industrial environment
• Sound understanding of analytical parameters, unit conversions, and testing methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to manage external vendors, field consultants, and internal interdisciplinary teams effectively.
• Exceptional precision in data auditing, numeric reconciliation, and quality control verification.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet software (Excel) and data management platforms
• Proficiency in Dutch and English

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Experience in an analytical lab setting
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP) or Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

Job Specifics

• Office based – 4 days a week
• Working pattern: Full time

Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations?

We look forward to hearing from you!

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

At 3M, we believe diversity & inclusion are essential to innovation. We seek and value differences in people! This Job ad is addressed to all potential candidates. As an equal opportunity employer 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity-related matters, age or disability, or any other relevant characteristic protected under applicable local law.