Senior Lab Technician, Quality Control

Biopharma Careers; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3% year-end bonus

35.5 days leave

Health insurance

Pension plan

Incentive plan (bonus)

Commuting allowance

Training & development

Job summary

Organon is seeking a Senior Technician, Quality to conduct and review complex analytical testing and to develop non-standard analytical approaches. You will independently plan activities, prioritize workload, and ensure compliance with GxP, safety, and environmental standards.

The role emphasizes autonomy, collaboration with the Analytical Services team, and contributing to continuous process improvements while supporting audits and training junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently; decisive, critical, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent command of both Dutch and English, written and spoken.
• Strong training and instructional skills.
• Capable of managing continuously changing priorities.
• Hands-on mentality and flexible approach.
• Results-driven, accurate, quality-focused, and service-oriented.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience within the applicable field.
• Extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of performing non-routine and newly developed analyses across a broad range of analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex routine and non-routine analytical testing.
• Conduct analyses of APIs, raw materials, reference standards, cleaning validation samples, water samples, packaging materials, and other non-standard requests such as complaint investigations.
• Review and approve analytical results.
• Prepare and review protocols and reports.
• Identify, document, and initiate investigations of deviations.
• Update and maintain GMP documentation.
• Support release and stability testing activities as required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Quality Control processes and procedures.
• Train laboratory personnel on Quality Control procedures and protocols.
• Respond to questions and provide support during internal and external audits.
• Comply with GxP requirements and regulations related to safety, hygiene, and environmental standards.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste within laboratory processes and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Dutch & English proficiency

Training skills

Prioritization

Detail-oriented

Hands-on

Quality focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry or related field

Job description

Senior Technician, Quality

The Senior Analyst Analytical Services (AS) is responsible for conducting physical and chemical analyses and handling both routine and non-routine analytical requests. The position also includes the review and approval of analytical results.

The role requires a high level of autonomy, with responsibility for independently planning and prioritizing activities while coordinating workload and priorities with colleagues within the team. In addition, the Senior Analyst must be capable of developing and executing new and non-standard analytical approaches using a wide variety of analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex routine and non-routine analytical testing
• Conduct analyses of APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients), raw materials, reference standards, cleaning validation samples, water samples, packaging materials, and other non-standard requests, such as complaint investigations
• Review and approve analytical results
• Prepare and review protocols and reports
• Identify, document, and initiate investigations of deviations
• Update and maintain GMP documentation
• Support release and stability testing activities as required
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Quality Control processes and procedures
• Train laboratory personnel on Quality Control procedures and protocols
• Respond to questions and provide support during internal and external audits
• Comply with GxP requirements and regulations related to safety, hygiene, and environmental standards
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste within laboratory processes and procedures

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor's degree (HBO) in Analytical Chemistry or a related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently; decisive, critical, and detail-oriented
• Excellent command of both Dutch and English, written and spoken
• Strong training and instructional skills
• Capable of managing continuously changing priorities
• Hands-on mentality and flexible approach
• Results-driven, accurate, quality-focused, and service-oriented
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience within the applicable field
• Extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of performing non-routine and newly developed analyses across a broad range of analytical techniques

We offer

• Competitive salary and a 3% year-end bonus
• 35,5 days of leave
• Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates
• Solid Pension Plan
• Incentive Plan (bonus)
• Commuting allowance
• Numerous training, coaching and e-learning modules for long term job opportunities and development

Who We Are

Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women’s Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions. Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants.

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: Domestic

Travel Requirements: Organon employees must be able to satisfy all applicable travel and credentialing requirements, including associated vaccination prerequisites

Number of Openings: 1