GMP Laboratory Assistant — Pharma R&D Support

Qabird; Leiden; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

8.33% holiday allowance

Minimum 30 vacation days

Excellent pension plan

Job summary

Pharming is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to plan and execute daily lab activities and run routine experiments to support product development and production. You will work with Development, Operations, and CMC teams, ensuring quality standards and timelines are met.

You will document results, prepare SOPs/WIs, and help maintain GMP-compliant lab records while contributing to a safe and efficient lab environment. English proficiency and accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field, or MBO with 5+ years lab experience.
• Strong command of English (written and spoken).
• Good organizational skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently or in a team.
• GMP-regulated environment experience is an advantage.
• ELN experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and document experiments per procedures and standards.
• Record, analyze, and report results timely.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines.
• Prepare, review, and maintain SOPs, WIs, and lab docs.
• Identify issues and propose improvements in the lab.
• Maintain progress updates in team and project meetings.
• Support GMP-compliant lab documentation and safety practices.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

BSc Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Biochemistry

MBO + 5 years lab experience

Tools

ELN tools

Job description

Pharming is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to plan and execute daily lab activities and run routine experiments to support product development and production. You will work with Development, Operations, and CMC teams, ensuring quality standards and timelines are met.

You will document results, prepare SOPs/WIs, and help maintain GMP-compliant lab records while contributing to a safe and efficient lab environment. English proficiency and accuracy are essential.