Space Lab Coordinator: Life & Physical Sciences

Qabird; Zuid-Holland; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Qabird is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator to support ESA/ESTEC operations in Noordwijk, Netherlands. The role leads laboratory activity, safety, quality assurance and coordination with stakeholders, ensuring continuous development of facilities and services for life and physical sciences instrumentation.

The successful candidate will manage planning, testing, data collection and test readiness reviews, while maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 and ESA requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• At least 4 years of relevant laboratory or coordination experience.
• Experience with lab safety, quality, ISO 9001, and non-conformances.
• Familiarity with life/physical sciences instrumentation and space lab operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day‑to‑day operation of the laboratory and facilities.
• Coordinate weekly technical meetings and report progress to management boards.
• Ensure trained personnel and safety compliance for all lab activities.
• Support planning, execution, reporting and archiving of test campaigns.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Safety management

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Cleanroom equipment

Lab testing equipment

Job description

Qabird is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator to support ESA/ESTEC operations in Noordwijk, Netherlands. The role leads laboratory activity, safety, quality assurance and coordination with stakeholders, ensuring continuous development of facilities and services for life and physical sciences instrumentation.

The successful candidate will manage planning, testing, data collection and test readiness reviews, while maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 and ESA requirements.