Technician Laboratory Equipment

Gendx Products Inc.; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop

25 holidays and a week paid Christmas/

Commuting traffic compensation

Employee Assistance Program (OpenUp)

Sport pass for Olympos

Job summary

GenDx, a global molecular diagnostics leader headquartered near Utrecht Science Park, seeks a Technician Laboratory Equipment to maintain and calibrate critical lab machinery. You will work across QA and production teams to uphold ISO standards and ensure high reliability of sequencing equipment used in transplant diagnostics.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, testing, calibration, and troubleshooting, with a focus on quality and uptime.

Qualifications

• MBO or HBO degree in molecular biology or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience as Technician Laboratory Equipment.
• Excellent knowledge of molecular diagnostics and sequencing technologies.
• Experience with ISO 13485 standards.
• Strong planning, organizational, and collaboration skills; detail-oriented.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• Eligible to live and work in the Netherlands; relocation within commuting distance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate preventive maintenance, testing, and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external service providers for maintenance and validation.
• Prepare validation/verification plans and reports, SOPs, and incoming control.
• Ensure equipment meets GenDx quality standards and stores related materials.

Skills

Molecular biology

Laboratory equipment

ISO 13485

DNA sequencing

English proficiency

Education

MBO/HBO degree in molecular biology

Tools

Laboratory software

Job description

About GenDx
GenDx is a global leader in molecular diagnostic laboratory solutions for high resolution tissue typing of both donors and patients and monitoring transplant success. We combine our cutting-edge software solutions, reagents for DNA sequencing-based HLA typing and transplant surveillance strategies with our excellent customer support including a comprehensive education program. Our products are sold all over the world through direct sales and distributors.

GenDx, part of the Eurobio Scientific Group since 2022, is headquartered at Utrecht Science Park, The Netherlands.

With a highly educated and motivated team of over 200 colleagues, we contribute to the quality of life of transplant patients. Do you want to be part of an innovative company that offers ample time for development? To strengthen our team, we offer a challenging position for a Technician Laboratory Equipment.

As Technician Laboratory Equipment at GenDx,you play an essential role in ensuring that our laboratory equipment performs at its best, supporting the development, production, and quality control of our innovative transplant diagnostics solutions. Your work directly contributes to the reliability and quality of the products that help improve patients’ lives worldwide.

In this role, you are responsible for planning and coordinating preventive maintenance, testing, and calibration of laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with GenDx quality standards. You also troubleshoot technical issues and work closely with colleagues to quickly resolve equipment malfunctions and minimize downtime.

To be successful in this role, you are accurate, well-organized, and proactive, with a hands-on approach to solving technical challenges. You enjoy working in a structured environment and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, enabling smooth collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Working according to ISO 13485 standards and IVD regulations.
• Plans and coordinates the maintenance of all laboratory equipment and maintains systems and procedures for operational efficiency.
• Storage of laboratory equipment and materials related to them.
• Acts as the point of contact for internal stakeholders and external service providers regarding equipment maintenance and validation.
• Preparation of validation/verification plan and report, SOP, and incoming control of laboratory equipment.
• Handles day-to-day testing and calibration, ensuring that equipment meets GenDx standards.
• Troubleshoots for solutions in case of malfunctioning of equipment.

Requirements

• MBO or HBO degree in molecular biology or equivalent or required level through work experience.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience as a Technician Laboratory Equipment or equivalent.
• Excellent knowledge of molecular diagnostics and laboratory techniques, especially DNA sequencing, amplification technologies and related analyses software.
• Experience with working according to ISO 13485 standards.
• Strong planning, organizational, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and maintain attention to detail.
• A proactive, positive, and hands-on attitude.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• You currently live near Utrecht Science Park or are willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office.
• To be considered for this position, you must be legally permitted to live and work in the Netherlands. Sponsorship for a work visa may not always be possible.

What do we offer

• A team of like-minded people who all strive to deliver the highest quality products possible.
• An international working environment.
• New office facilities accommodating the GenDx café to enjoy your daily healthy lunch.
• Compensation for commuting traffic.
• Employment based on a 40 hour work week.
• Option to work part-time (0.8FTE minimum).
• Employee Assistance Program (OpenUp).
• Laptop.
• 25 holidays and a week paid Christmas leave.
• Sport pass for Sports Center Olympos.

To be considered for this position, you must be legally permitted to live and work in the Netherlands.