Lab Support Technician

Eurofins; Leiden; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist training

31 vacation days

5 extra days option

Sports benefits

Bike purchase

Mental health platform

Flexible start time

Salary and benefits

Job summary

Eurofins Leiden is seeking a Lab Support Technician to reinforce laboratory logistics and daily operations in a regulated GxP environment.

You will manage stock, samples and prepared materials, ensuring timely availability for early development studies of new large molecule pharmaceuticals.

The role focuses on inventory control, sample handling, waste management, and collaboration with lab colleagues.

Qualifications

• MLO degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences or related field.
• Experience with laboratory logistics and sample management preferred.
• Knowledge of GxP in pharmaceutical or regulated labs is advantageous.
• Ability to follow written procedures accurately and prioritize recurring tasks.
• Willingness to work in shifts when required.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory of raw materials, buffers and disposables with stock accuracy.
• Identify shortages and communicate issues before disruptions.
• Collect, register, label and transport samples between lab and storage.
• Prepare, aliquot, test samples and perform checks.
• Ensure proper storage conditions and maintain sample records.
• Perform water sampling and routine sample management.
• Prepare materials for studies and label distributing items.
• Coordinate pipette rotations and assist calibration of equipment.
• Clean and maintain glassware and lab areas.
• Handle chemical and biological waste per safety procedures.
• Participate in 5S checks and suggest improvements.

Skills

English proficiency (spoken & written)

Ability to work accurately

Independent coordination

Education

MLO degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences or related field

Job description

Job Description

Lab Support Technician to support laboratory logistics and daily operations at our Leiden location.

In this role, you ensure that laboratory materials, samples, supplies and prepared equipment are available when needed for early development studies involving new large molecule pharmaceuticals. You manage stock and sample flows, prepare and distribute materials, and support the controlled movement of goods and samples between laboratory and storage areas.

You work according to applicable GxP guidelines and help prevent delays by ensuring materials and samples are correctly received, labelled, processed, stored and replenished.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the inventory of raw materials, buffers, media and laboratory disposables, including receiving, checking, storing, replenishing and maintaining accurate stock records;
• Identifying shortages, damaged materials and other supply issues, and communicating these before they affect laboratory activities;
• Collecting samples from different laboratory and production locations and ensuring they are correctly registered, labelled and transported;
• Processing samples through activities such as aliquoting, preparing samples for testing and performing required sample checks;
• Ensuring samples are stored under correct conditions and maintaining accurate sample records throughout the sample lifecycle;
• Performing water sampling and supporting other routine sample management activities;
• Preparing, assembling, autoclaving, labelling and distributing materials required for laboratory studies, including tubing sets, glass bottles and other study materials;
• Coordinating pipette rotations and supporting the calibration of laboratory equipment, including spectrometers, pH meters, osmometers and SoloVPE equipment;
• Cleaning and maintaining glassware, reusable materials, equipment and laboratory areas according to procedures;
• Collecting, separating, storing and disposing of chemical and biological waste according to applicable safety and environmental procedures;
• Participating in 5S laboratory checks and suggesting practical improvements to storage, stock management, sample handling and material preparation processes.

Qualifications

• An MLO degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences or a related field;
• Experience with laboratory logistics, sample management, inventory management or material handling is preferred;
• Experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated laboratory environment and knowledge of GxP is an advantage;
• Ability to work accurately and follow written procedures;
• Capability to plan and prioritize recurring tasks such as stock replenishment, sample collection, cleaning, calibration and material preparation;
• Proactive action when materials are running low or when an operational issue could delay laboratory work;
• Independence and ability to coordinate activities with laboratory colleagues;
• Comfortable with practical, repetitive and physically active work;
• Flexibility and availability to work in shifts on certain days when required;
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Benefits & Additional Information

Working at PSS means being part of a collaborative, international team that values clear communication, teamwork, and a supportive working atmosphere. We encourage continuous development through specialist training and opportunities to build your knowledge and skills further.

• A responsible position within the team;
• Room to share your ideas and input;
• Specialist training and opportunities for personal and professional development;
• 31 vacation days per year based on a full-time employment contract, with the option to purchase 5 additional days;
• The option to use gross/net benefit schemes for sports and the purchase of a bicycle;
• Access to an online preventive mental health platform;
• A flexible start time between 07:00 and 09:00, depending on team planning and operational needs;
• A suitable salary and additional benefits.