!Quality Control Technician - Onsite - Global Biotech Leader!

Planet Pharma

Leiden

On-site

EUR 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading global biotech company is seeking a Quality Control Technician to perform routine testing and support method validation. This full-time position is onsite in Leiden, requiring flexibility and hands-on experience with key testing techniques. You will be part of a collaborative environment focused on advancing innovative treatments.

Qualifications

1-3 years of relevant quality control experience.
Hands-on experience with flow cytometry, cell-based assays, and PCR.

Responsibilities

Perform routine testing of samples for release and environmental monitoring.
Support method transfer, validation, and instrument maintenance.
Participate in laboratory investigations and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Flow Cytometry

PCR

Cell-based assays

Quality control experience

Job description

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Location: Onsite close to Leiden

FTE: 6 months with the view to extend (Company average tenure is 4+ years)

Rate: Very good rate

Job Description

Planet Pharma are working with a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative treatments to improve patient outcomes. They specialize in small molecule drug discovery and cell therapy, aiming to address high unmet medical needs. Their research spans various therapeutic areas, including autoimmune diseases and oncology, with a strong emphasis on pioneering science and advancing next-generation medicines.

Objective:

As Technician, you are responsible for routine testing of our product and incoming goods using techniques for both analytical and microbiological testing such as Flow Cytometry, ELISA and PCR based methods. You also support method validation, method transfers, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting as well as taking an active role in implementing and following a GMP way of working.

Your role

Perform routine testing of samples for release, characterization, immune monitoring, incoming goods and environmental monitoring purposes.
Perform method transfer, validation and qualification
Provide support for instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
Provide support in maintaining an efficient GMP laboratory
Take part in laboratory investigations
Support laboratory deviations
Participate in continuous improvement projects
Manage the availability of (critical) reagents and disposables for daily activities
Point of contact for questions related to lab practices and documentation
Write work instructions and SOPs

Requirements:

1–3 years of relevant quality control experience experience.
Hands-on experience with flow cytometry, cell-based assays, and PCR.
Flexible mindset (shift work will be introduced in the near future).
Availability to work on-site, 5 days a week in Leiden.

If this role isn’t suitable for you, please let us know if you can refer anyone – any recommendations are much appreciated! Planet Pharma offers a competitive referral scheme so you will be rewarded for your help!

About Planet Pharma

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognized by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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