Working Student Project Office (temporary position)

Eurofins; Amersfoort; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-based compensation

Informal working environment

Good guidance and personal development

Job summary

Eurofins is seeking a working student for its Amersfoort project office. The role focuses on coordinating and processing research assignments in a cross-functional setting between administration, logistics and lab operations.

You will support sample intake, data handling, and shipment preparation while collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth workflows and quality assurance. A background in life sciences is a plus, and the position is ideal for motivated students seeking practical

Qualifications

• You are a student currently enrolled (HBO/WO or MBO level 4).
• Available for at least 2 days per week.
• Ability to work accurately and in a structured way.
• Able to switch between tasks and stay calm under pressure.
• Good command of the Dutch language.
• Interest in laboratory work or life sciences is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Registering and checking incoming assignments and samples.
• Verifying completeness and identifying discrepancies.
• Processing data and results in systems.
• Supporting the release and preparation of samples for shipment.
• Coordinating with colleagues in logistics and the laboratory.
• Contributing ideas for process improvements.

Skills

Stress-resistant

Proactive

Questioning

Dutch language

Organized

Education

HBO/WO or MBO level 4

Job description

Working Student Project Office (temporary position)

Part-time

Eurofins Scientific is an international, publicly listed life sciences company that provides clients with high-quality laboratory testing and advisory services. Globally, Eurofins is a market leader in bio-analytical testing for food, water, environmental, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical products. In addition, Eurofins is one of the largest providers of testing and laboratory services in genomics, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences, drug development, and clinical studies.

With more than 65,000 employees, 950 laboratories in 59 countries, and revenue of €7.3 billion (2025), Eurofins continues to grow strongly through innovation, organic growth, and strategic acquisitions.

Eurofins' environmental laboratories in the Netherlands offer a broad range of chemical, physical, and biological analyses across all environmental matrices. From our locations in Amsterdam (Eurofins Omegam) and Barneveld (Eurofins Analytico), around 600 specialists manage the entire process from sampling to reporting.

Are you a student who doesn't want to sit still but instead wants to gain relevant work experience in a dynamic laboratory environment? For our project office in Amersfoort, we are looking for working students at short notice to strengthen our team temporarily.

Do you have a background in life sciences, chemistry, or another lab-related field? That's a plus. However, if you are studying something else but have an interest in process-oriented and precise work, we also encourage you to apply.

What will you do?

As a working student within the project office, you will support the coordination and processing of research assignments. You will play an important role in ensuring a smooth workflow between clients, logistics, and the laboratory.

Your tasks will include:

• Registering and checking incoming assignments and samples
• Verifying completeness and identifying discrepancies
• Processing data and results in systems
• Supporting the release and preparation of samples for shipment
• Coordinating with colleagues in logistics and the laboratory
• Contributing ideas for process improvements

You will work at the intersection of administration, logistics, and content - an ideal combination if you want to understand how laboratory processes work in practice.

Who are you?

• You are currently a student (HBO/WO or MBO level 4)
• You are available for at least 2days per week, but more days is preferred
• You work accurately and in a structured way
• You are stress-resistant and can switch between tasks effectively
• You have a good command of the Dutch language
• You have an affinity with laboratory work or a life sciences background (a plus, not required)
• You are proactive and not afraid to ask questions

What do we offer you?

• An educationaljob within a professional project office
• Insight into the world of laboratory research and project coordination
• An informal working environment with engaged colleagues
• Good guidance and room for personal development
• Market-based compensation

About the work environment

You will work within an organization focused on high-quality laboratory research and project support in areas such as environment, food, and pharma. The project office plays a central role by coordinating assignments and safeguarding process quality.