Assistant Scientist Job at Eurofins in the Netherlands | Apply Now

Looking for a Eurofins Netherlands job in biotechnology or biopharmaceutical research? Eurofins is hiring an Assistant Scientist USP/DSP in Leiden, Netherlands, for candidates with a relevant bachelor’s degree and experience in laboratory operations. This full-time, temporary position offers an opportunity to work with upstream and downstream processing, bioreactors, chromatography, and filtration systems while supporting process improvements and the lifecycle management of biopharmaceutical products.

  • Position: Assistant Scientist USP/DSP
  • Location: Leiden, Netherlands

About Eurofins

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 62 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories.

Eurofins Netherlands job Description

For our team in Leiden we are looking for an Assistant Scientist USP/DSP. As an Assistant Scientist USP/DSP you have a passion for precision and excellence in laboratory settings.

The Lab you’re going to work in supports the Life Cycle Management of commercial products and Secondary Technology Transfers. This lab conducts satellite runs in Leiden for complex investigations, process improvements, and serves as a non-routine sample hub.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, biochemistry, biomedicine, process technology (or equivalent).
  • 1-2 years’ relevant work experience in a biotechnology or biopharmaceutical industry environment.

Required Skills

  • Practical experience with laboratory techniques and instrumentation for upstream and/or downstream processing equipment such as bioreactors, AKTA chromatography systems and filtration systems
  • Know-how of laboratory analytical methods such as HPLC, cell count, osmolality, pH and conductivity measurements
  • Knowledge of large molecule drug substance (API) manufacturing process development, root-cause problem solving and lean practices is preferred
  • Familiar with maintaining records of work in the form of laboratory notebooks (paper or electronic)
  • Proven ability to follow standard procedures and provide insights for process improvements
  • The ability to report and present findings to peers and project leads
  • Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, identifies and reports hazards, follows safe work practices
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Eurofins Netherlands job – Key Responsibilities

Your activities will include:

  • Execute experiments and tasks as assigned, following established procedures, and submit data outcomes to management and internal customers.
  • Support upstream and downstream processing activities, including laboratory-scale experiments using bioreactors, chromatography and filtration systems.
  • Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring adherence to safety and operational standards.
  • Conduct routine testing and analysis to support scientific teams in achieving research goals.
  • Manage sample handling, preparation, and storage in compliance with established protocols.
  • Document and report data accurately, contributing to technical reports and manuscripts while supporting the laboratory’s knowledge base.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize laboratory processes and workflows.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform routine maintenance and calibration tasks.
  • Actively participate in project meetings and assist team members in achieving research goals.
  • Maintain up-to-date lab documentation in accordance with established standards.
  • If required for process continuity is able to perform limited work during weekends and bank holiday

This Eurofins Netherlands job offers biotechnology and biopharmaceutical professionals an opportunity to strengthen their laboratory skills and gain experience in upstream and downstream processing. Candidates with relevant qualifications and practical industry experience can review the eligibility criteria and apply through the official job notification.

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