Assistant Scientist - Early Development Studies

Eurofins; Nederland; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good salary and benefits

Team lunches

Professional development

International environment

Job summary

Eurofins is seeking an Assistant/Associate Scientist in Leiden to support a laboratory team conducting early development studies for large molecule pharmaceuticals. This temporary position lasts 6 months, starting January 2027, in a GxP-regulated environment with emphasis on safety, documentation and equipment readiness.

You will coordinate lab activities, align with stakeholders, perform measurements, assist calibration and maintenance, manage inventory, and help ensure compliant waste

Qualifications

• MLO or BSc degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences or related field.
• Basic lab work experience and ability to follow written procedures.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech regulated environment preferred.
• GxP guidelines knowledge preferred.
• Ability to plan work based on lab priorities and requests from the team.
• Clear English communication, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to contribute ideas to improve lab safety and organization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and plan laboratory support activities to keep daily operations running smoothly.
• Align with internal/external stakeholders on schedules and material availability.
• Perform sample measurements and hands-on lab tasks during peak workloads.
• Support calibration, verification and basic troubleshooting of lab equipment.
• Manage laboratory inventory, ordering, restocking and usage monitoring.
• Keep the lab clean, organized and ready for use; perform routine checks.
• Assist with safe disposal of chemical and biological waste per procedures.
• Conduct 6S and safety walks and follow up on actions.
• Comply with GxP requirements and internal procedures; report incidents promptly.
• Contribute to improvements in lab organization, safety and Lean practices.
• Participate in departmental meetings and collaborate across functions.

Skills

English fluency

Lab support

Planning

Attention to detail

Education

MLO or BSc in Biology/Biochemistry/Life Sciences

Job description

Assistant Scientist - Early Development Studies

• Full-time

Eurofins Scientificis an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies. In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 62 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing. In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years. Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions®is a global, award‑winning insourcing solution. We place our skilled team directly at the client site, managing operations seamlessly and eliminating complexities. We ensure a strategic, long‑term service commitment that delivers value directly at the client' site, utilising their facilities, equipment, and methodologies, while maintaining the same service, expertise, and cGMP compliance available at the Eurofins facility. If you're an employee seeking an exceptional career journey, Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is your gateway to a future where innovation, collaboration, and success converge. Join us in a world where excellence knows no boundaries!

Job Description

For our team in Leiden, we are looking for an Assistant or Associate Scientist, depending on experience. In this role, you support a laboratory team working on early development studies for new large molecule pharmaceuticals.

Please note: this is a temporary position for 6 months, starting in January 2027.

You will work in a GxP‑regulated laboratory environment, where daily operations, safety, documentation and equipment readiness are important for the continuity of the studies.

In this position, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating and planning laboratory support activities to keep daily lab operations running smoothly
• Aligning with internal and external stakeholders on schedules, priorities, material availability and operational issues
• Performing sample measurements and other hands‑on laboratory tasks when additional support is needed during peak workloads
• Supporting calibration, verification and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment
• Managing laboratory inventory, including ordering materials, restocking supplies and monitoring usage
• Keeping the laboratory clean, organized and ready for use through routine cleaning, equipment care and workplace checks
• Supporting compliant disposal of chemical and biological waste according to internal procedures
• Carrying out 6S and safety walks and helping to complete follow‑up actions on time
• Working according to applicable GxP requirements and internal procedures
• Following all relevant safety guidelines and internal procedures, and reporting incidents, unsafe situations or near‑misses promptly
• Contributing to practical improvements in lab organization, safety, material flow and 5S/Lean ways of working
• Participating in departmental meetings and working with colleagues from different functions to support daily lab activities

• You have completed an MLO or BSc degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences or a related field
• You have a basic understanding of laboratory work and are able to follow written procedures accurately
• Experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech or other regulated laboratory environment is preferred
• Knowledge of GxP guidelines is preferred
• You are able to plan your work based on lab priorities, timelines and requests from the team
• You can work independently on recurring tasks and ask for input when priorities or procedures are unclear
• You work accurately and keep materials, equipment and documentation in order
• You are comfortable working in a support role where tasks may vary between planning, lab work, inventory, cleaning, waste handling and equipment support
• You are able to communicate clearly in English, both spoken and written
• You are willing to contribute ideas when you see opportunities to make the lab safer, better organized or more efficient

Working at PSS means working with highly motivated people with a can‑do mentality. Our people work in an international environment, within an enthusiastic team and for an organization where there is sufficient room to develop further. Working together is extremely important to us and having fun in what you do is part of that! Our monthly team lunches, team activities and the hand out of awards to our colleagues are an example of this. We also offer:

• A responsible and challenging position within the team;
• Plenty of room for your own ideas and input;
• Specialist training and a range of opportunities for personal and professional development;
• Online preventive mental health platform;
• Good salary and benefits.

Working at PSS 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 the motivated employees:

• Plenty of opportunities for growth;
• Varied work where you are in regular contact with other companies and scientists within the Eurofins group;
• A broad customer portfolio ensuring a lot of diversity in your work.