Packaging Lab Specialist: Testing, Data Quality & Lab Ops

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES; Wageningen; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SIRE Life Sciences is seeking a Packaging Laboratory Specialist to support a busy R&D environment in Wageningen. You will run packaging tests and keep the lab operating smoothly, collaborating with packaging developers, production sites, quality teams, and external partners.

The role requires hands-on lab testing experience, a degree in materials science or engineering, and good English; Dutch is a plus. This on-site position offers an opportunity to contribute to packaging innovation within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Technical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong data handling and documentation in quality-focused environments.
• Good English communication; Dutch language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day packaging laboratory operations.
• Prepare, set up, and execute packaging material tests.
• Align with packaging developers on test requirements.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment; assist troubleshooting when issues occur.
• Record results clearly with traceable data.
• Follow quality procedures and contribute to lab improvements.
• Coordinate testing timelines with internal and external partners.

Skills

Lab testing methods

Lab equipment handling

Data management

Quality documentation

Packaging materials

English communication

Dutch language (advantage)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Materials Science / Technical Engineering

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

SIRE Life Sciences is seeking a Packaging Laboratory Specialist to support a busy R&D environment in Wageningen. You will run packaging tests and keep the lab operating smoothly, collaborating with packaging developers, production sites, quality teams, and external partners.

The role requires hands-on lab testing experience, a degree in materials science or engineering, and good English; Dutch is a plus. This on-site position offers an opportunity to contribute to packaging innovation within a