Lab Technician

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES; Leiden; On-site; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international pharmaceutical organisation in Leiden is seeking a Lab Technician for its Advanced Therapeutics division. This role involves supporting GMP compliance for release and stability testing of therapeutic products. Candidates should have a degree in Life Sciences and at least 2 years of pharmaceutical experience. Strong communication skills in English are required, along with proficiency in laboratory management systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience with GMP-compliant assay execution.
• Proficiency in laboratory management systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform release and stability testing of GMP/TOX and clinical batches.
• Execute assay qualifications in GMP laboratories.
• Conduct analytical and biological assays.

Skills

GMP compliance

Analytical assays

Strong communication

Education

MBO or HBO degree in Life Sciences

Tools

UPLC/HPLC

ELISA

PCR

Job description

The Company

A leading international pharmaceutical organisation focused on innovative medicine is seeking a Lab Technician to join their Advanced Therapeutics division in Leiden, The Netherlands. The company is dedicated to transforming lives through cutting-edge science and a commitment to quality and innovation.

Role Description

As a Lab Technician within the Quality Control Development (QCD) group of the Analytical Development (AD) department, you will play a key role in supporting the release and stability testing of advanced therapeutic products. You will work in a multidisciplinary environment, contributing to the development and qualification of assays and ensuring compliance with GMP standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform release and stability testing of GMP/TOX and clinical batches.
• Execute assay qualifications in GMP laboratories.
• Conduct analytical and biological assays (e.g., UPLC/HPLC, ELISA, PCR).
• Maintain accurate documentation (e.g., assay run sheets, lab notebooks).
• Support process development testing and cell culturing (e.g., A549, HEK293).
• Write and update test, work, and equipment instructions.
• Ensure high-quality standards and compliance with GMP.

Requirements

• MBO or HBO degree in Life Sciences.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience with GMP-compliant assay execution.
• Proficiency in laboratory management systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in English.

Other Information

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