Laboratory Assistant — GMP Lab Support & Growth

Pharming Group; Leiden; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

8.33% holiday allowance

30 vacation days

Pension plan

Job summary

The Laboratory Assistant at Pharming plans and executes daily lab activities to support development and commercial production of Pharming’s products. You will work with Development, Operations, and CMC teams, ensuring compliance with quality standards and timelines.

Earnest collaboration with cross-functional teams, accurate documentation, and adherence to GMP practices are key. The role includes preparing SOPs, maintaining lab records, and contributing to a safe, efficient lab environment in

Qualifications

• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Basic understanding of pharmaceutical drug development processes.
• Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline; alternatively, an MBO qualification combined with at least 5 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated laboratory environment is an advantage but not required.
• Experience using Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN) or electronic lab journals is an advantage but not required.
• Commitment to Pharming’s mission, core values, and behaviors

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and document experiments according to current procedures, protocols, and quality standards.
• Accurately record, analyze, and report experimental results in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with colleagues and cross-functional teams to prioritize activities and ensure project deadlines are met.
• Prepare, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), and other laboratory documentation.
• Identify recurring issues, deviations, or opportunities for improvement within the laboratory environment and proactively propose solutions.
• Maintain a clear overview of assigned activities and communicate progress during team and project meetings.
• Work in accordance with Pharming’s Quality Management System and support the maintenance of GMP-compliant laboratory documentation.
• Contribute to a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

MBO qualification with 5 years laboratory experience

Tools

Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN)

Job description

The Laboratory Assistant at Pharming plans and executes daily lab activities to support development and commercial production of Pharming’s products. You will work with Development, Operations, and CMC teams, ensuring compliance with quality standards and timelines.

Earnest collaboration with cross-functional teams, accurate documentation, and adherence to GMP practices are key. The role includes preparing SOPs, maintaining lab records, and contributing to a safe, efficient lab environment in