Lab Coordinator

Biopharma Careers; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

HUB Organoids is seeking an on-site Lab Operations Associate to support daily lab functions. You will maintain and calibrate equipment, manage reagents and inventory, and develop standardized procedures to keep the team efficient and compliant.

You will train colleagues on new tools and troubleshoot issues as they arise. The role requires a HBO-level bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field, plus hands-on lab experience and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree HBO level or equivalent in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven experience writing/implementing lab procedures in regulated settings.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment.
• Oversee reagent and inventory systems.
• Develop standardized lab procedures for efficiency.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and train staff on new tools.
• Ensure lab safety compliance and proper purchasing.
• Organize facilities and optimize workflows.
• Contribute to reagent prep during peak periods.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting equipment

English proficiency

Education

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

Tools

Lab equipment maintenance

Job description

Your role:

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 with us as we scale. Based on‑site at our facility, you'll work closely with scientists and management across all organizational levels, with opportunities to drive continuous improvement in our 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.