Laboratory Coordinator

Research & development      ·     Wageningen      ·      Full time

A pro-active and hands-on engineer who can organize and execute laboratory activities

What you will do

We need you as a Laboratory Coordinator to be part of our interdisciplinary team to contribute to the technology that will define tomorrow’s society. In this role, you will be working in a start-up environment where lab research on a wide range of new sensor technologies is taking place. You will be responsible for the organization and coordination of laboratory operations as well as assisting (senior) researchers and students in their activities and experiments.

Tasks will include:

• Coordinate and manage activities in our existing laboratory, and support setting up new laboratories.
• Keep the activities of the lab functional and supervise the correct performance and maintenance of equipment and laboratory infrastructure.
• Drive the implementation of good practices in relation to Health, Safety and Environment.
• Take care of day-to-day operations including the re-stocking of reagents and gas canisters, instrument calibration, ordering of consumables and equipment, etc.
• Conduct experiments yourself (e.g., sensor characterization, lab set-up, etc.).
• Provide laboratory induction training to new employees and students. 

What we do for you

We offer a challenging and international environment at the forefront of technology, in an international network of renowned industrial customers. This is your opportunity to bring new technologies to the market that will have an impact on tomorrow’s society.

OnePlanet Research Center is a multidisciplinary collaboration agreement between Wageningen University & Research (WUR), Radboud University, Radboudumc, and imec. Imec The Netherlands, as an employer of choice, offers you an attractive compensation and benefits package including a 100% employer-paid pension plan and flexible working hours. Furthermore, imec-NL offers a wide range of training possibilities.

At the same time, OnePlanet is a new collaboration of 3 renowned and globally respected research institutes/universities. By joining the OnePlanet team, you will be part of a team of world changers; disruptive innovators, and practical thinkers. Here, your ideas will have an impact on our future lives. You hold an HBO (bachelor) degree in a relevant field (e.g., chemical engineering, physics, or biochemistry).

Who you are

• You hold an HBO (bachelor) degree in a relevant field (e.g., chemical engineering, physics, or biochemistry).
• About 2 to 10 years experience in a laboratory environment.
• Laboratory management/coordination experience is considered a plus.
• Good understanding and experience with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
• Hands-on attitude; which means taking initiatives, having a flexible approach, and solving problems on a daily basis.
• You are a quick learner and interested in acquiring new competences.
• Excellent communication skills in English is a must and a good level of Dutch is highly appreciated.
• Good organizational skills, accurate, eager and open attitude are attributes that define yourself.
• You see changes as an opportunity to learn and grow and you can deal with ambiguity.
• You are highly motivated to work in a multicultural and dynamic environment.

Interested

Are you interested in this position and do you want to learn more about it, then you can connect with Mayuri Nalawade, Talent Acquisition Specialist. You can reach Mayuri by email at mayuri.nalawade.ext@imec.nl. If you wish to apply, then please submit your full resume and a cover letter. 

Please click here to apply.