Lab Coordinator

Merck Group; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Group at HUB Organoids in Utrecht seeks a Lab Coordinator to support daily lab operations, ensuring safety, maintaining equipment, and managing reagents and inventory while developing standard procedures for efficiency.

The on-site role involves troubleshooting instruments, training colleagues on new tools, coordinating purchasing, and driving continuous improvement of lab workflows across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (HBO level) in Life Sciences or related field.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on experience in a biomedical or research laboratory environment with solid knowledge of lab safety standards.
• Experience writing and implementing laboratory procedures, ideally in a regulated or commercial lab setting.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to juggle multiple priorities from different team members.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Oversee reagent and inventory systems.
• Develop standardized lab procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and train colleagues on new tools.
• Ensure lab safety compliance and facility organization.
• Optimize purchasing and supplier interactions.
• Assist with reagent preparation during busy periods and daily ordering.
• Drive continuous improvement in lab workflows.

Skills

Lab operations

Equipment maintenance

Calibrations

Training teammates

Procurement & inventory

Lab safety compliance

Communication

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree (HBO level) in Life Sciences/related field

Job description

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We are looking for a Lab Coordinator to support lab operations at HUB Organoids and help our teams innovate in science and technology.

You’ll be the backbone of our lab operations at HUB Organoids, keeping everything running smoothly and safely. In this hands‑on position, you’ll manage equipment maintenance and calibration, oversee reagent and inventory systems, and develop standardized lab procedures that keep our team efficient. You’ll be the go‑to person for troubleshooting equipment issues and training colleagues on new tools. Your responsibilities span lab safety compliance, purchasing optimization, and facility organization—ensuring our labs stay clean, organized, and compliant. You’ll also pitch in during busy periods to support reagent preparation and daily ordering. This is a role where you’ll directly impact how well our labs operate and grow as the organization scales. Based on‑site at the facility, you’ll work closely with scientists and management across all organizational levels, with opportunities to drive continuous improvement in lab workflows.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's degree (HBO level) or equivalent in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on experience in a biomedical or research laboratory environment with solid knowledge of lab safety standards and practices.
• Proven experience writing and implementing laboratory procedures, ideally in a regulated, certified, or commercial lab setting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities from different team members without losing focus.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively; you communicate clearly and are approachable to colleagues at all levels.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace.