System Specialist - Laboratoty Systems

Panda International; Geleen; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences organisation is seeking an OT / Lab Systems Specialist to ensure operational support within Cell & Gene Therapy laboratories. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience in GMP and lab systems. Responsibilities include lab system maintenance, IQ/OQ/PQ execution, and troubleshooting. Ideal applicants will have strong collaboration and communication skills, contributing to smooth lab operations. This role is based in Geleen, NL and offers an opportunity to work in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong understanding of GMP and data integrity.
• Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation and software.

Responsibilities

• Support lab manufacturing systems in CGT laboratories.
• Execute IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and troubleshoot lab systems.
• Ensure GMP compliance and data integrity.

Skills

Operational support for lab systems

Understanding of GMP

Experience with lab instrumentation

Technical writing skills

Collaboration skills

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

Job description

OT / Lab Systems Specialist – Cell & Gene Therapy Laboratory Systems | Geleen, NL

Job Description

A leading life sciences organisation is seeking an OT / Lab Systems Specialist to provide operational support for lab manufacturing systems within Cell & Gene Therapy (CGT) laboratories. This role focuses on day-to-day lab system maintenance, IQ/OQ/PQ execution, troubleshooting, and ensuring GMP compliance and data integrity. The OT / Lab Systems Specialist will collaborate closely with lab users, OT, and IT teams to enable smooth lab operations and integration of lab instrumentation with software platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• Strong understanding of GMP, lab data integrity, and regulatory compliance (including 21 CFR Part 11 where applicable)
• Hands‑on experience with lab instrumentation and lab software applications
• Experience executing IQ/OQ/PQ protocols
• Understanding of change management, deviations, and CAPA processes in lab environments
• Good technical writing, documentation, and communication skills
• Agility to adapt to evolving lab technologies and willingness to learn new systems
• Collaboration skills to work effectively with lab users, OT, and IT teams
• Customer focus to ensure system uptime and smooth lab operations

Preferred Requirements

• Prior experience in regulated CGT or similar life sciences environments

Practicalities

Start Date: ASAP

Team: Reports to OT Manager; collaborates closely with lab users and validation teams

Scope: Operational support of CGT lab systems, instrumentation, and software integration

Interested?

Send your CV to Miguel Gomes at [e-mail] or call [phone] / [phone] to discuss the opportunity.