Secure Lab Equipment Network Integration Specialist

Leyden Labs; Leiden; On-site; EUR 92,000 - 129,000; Part time

Job summary

Leyden Labs seeks an experienced IT Consultant to accelerate secure integration of laboratory equipment into the network in Leiden. The role involves assessing instruments, coordinating with IT, QA and vendors, and implementing practical, scalable solutions for long-term maintenance.

You will document processes, establish secure transfer methods, and ensure instrument data follows the approved read-only/working-copy approach. Fluent English required; Dutch a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT and laboratory-instrument network integration.
• Familiarity with laboratory software, instrument PCs and vendor-controlled systems.
• Understanding of cybersecurity, network segmentation, access management and data integrity.
• Experience coordinating technical implementations across IT, scientists, Quality and external vendors.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is an advantage for vendor communication.

Responsibilities

• Assess laboratory instruments and PCs for connectivity, feasibility, cybersecurity risks and data storage needs.
• Validate and update equipment inventory and plan prioritized implementations with IT.
• Coordinate network integration of laboratory equipment.
• Work with vendors to resolve connectivity requirements, software changes and dependencies.
• Configure instrument PCs and integrate with IT-managed network, including VLAN, firewall, and storage controls.
• Implement or extend data transfer solutions, including SharePoint-based transfers.
• Verify connectivity, data transfer, access, and instrument function after integration.
• Coordinate OS updates, internet connectivity and vendor remote access per security processes.
• Create technical documentation and provide training and handover to IT and laboratory teams.

Skills

IT networking

Lab IT integration

Cybersecurity basics

Documentation

Vendor coordination

English fluent

Dutch advantage

Tools

Windows OS

Entra ID

SharePoint

Job description

Leyden Labs seeks an experienced IT Consultant to accelerate secure integration of laboratory equipment into the network in Leiden. The role involves assessing instruments, coordinating with IT, QA and vendors, and implementing practical, scalable solutions for long-term maintenance.

You will document processes, establish secure transfer methods, and ensure instrument data follows the approved read-only/working-copy approach. Fluent English required; Dutch a plus.