Lab Technician (Production)

Avantor Sciences; Nijmegen; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor Sciences in Nijmegen is seeking a Production Support Laboratory Technician to support pharmaceutical production operations within a GMP-regulated environment. The role involves maintaining cleanroom standards, preparing disinfectants and cleaning solutions, and providing GMP-compliant support for compounding and manufacturing activities.

The successful candidate will work across departments, ensuring accurate documentation, and adherence to safety, quality, and environmental procedures

Qualifications

• Secondary education with Mathematics, English, and Science.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Degree or education in Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Previous experience in a laboratory, pharmaceutical, GMP, or production environment.
• Experience with cleaning, disinfection, compounding, or laboratory support activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleanroom cleaning and disinfection in line with GMP requirements.
• Prepare and dispense cleaning and disinfection solutions for controlled production and laboratory areas.
• Provide hands-on support for GMP compounding and manufacturing activities.
• Complete documentation accurately and in compliance with GMP standards.
• Ensure materials, equipment, and workspaces are maintained according to quality and safety procedures.
• Support laboratory and production teams with day-to-day operational activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Report deviations, observations, and potential improvements in a timely manner.
• Follow all health, safety, quality and environmental procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow procedures

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Secondary education with maths, English and science

Biology/Chemistry/Life Sciences degree desirable

Job description

Avantor is seeking a Production Support Laboratory Technician to support pharmaceutical production operations within a GMP-regulated environment in Nijmegen. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining cleanroom standards, preparing disinfectants and cleaning solutions, supporting GMP compounding activities, and providing operational support across departments.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with laboratory, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or GMP experience who enjoy working in a highly regulated environment and contributing to the manufacture of products that improve human health.

• Perform routine cleanroom cleaning and disinfection activities in line with GMP requirements.
• Prepare and dispense cleaning and disinfection solutions for controlled production and laboratory areas.
• Provide hands-on support for GMP compounding and manufacturing activities.
• Complete documentation accurately and in compliance with GMP standards.
• Ensure materials, equipment, and workspaces are maintained according to quality and safety procedures.
• Support laboratory and production teams with day-to-day operational activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Report deviations, observations, and potential improvements in a timely manner.
• Follow all health, safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

Essential

• Secondary education qualification including Mathematics, English, and Science.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Degree or education in Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• Previous experience in a laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, GMP, cleanroom, or production environment.
• Experience with cleaning, disinfection, compounding, or laboratory support activities.

Personal Profile

• Enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Proactive approach to work.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Commitment to quality, compliance, and safety.

• Opportunity to work in a leading life sciences and pharmaceutical environment.
• Training and development within a GMP-regulated setting.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Career growth opportunities within a global organization.