Sample Management Officer in Oegstgeest, Nederland

Eurofins BPT Leiden is part of the internationally operating Eurofins Scientific group. We are the largest GMP Quality Control laboratory for the pharmaceutical industry in the Netherlands. Eurofins BPT Leiden specializes in chemical and physical testing of (bio)pharmaceutical raw materials, intermediates, and drug products, offering a wide range of analytical services to national and international clients within the (bio)pharmaceutical industry.

Job Description

As a Sample Management Officer, you will join the Sample Management Department. This department receives samples submitted by clients for analysis at the Eurofins BPT Leiden laboratory. The department is also responsible for preparing the documentation required for the accurate and timely execution of laboratory analyses.

As a Sample Management Officer, you will contribute to this process and be responsible for the receipt and inspection of samples, registration of samples in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), placing samples in the correct storage locations, and preparing project documentation required for QC analysts to perform laboratory analyses.

The samples received range from raw materials such as sugars and salts to intermediates and finished products, including pharmaceuticals. Some of these materials may be hazardous, making safety the highest priority.

To be successful in this role, you will need to learn how samples are processed so that you can prepare the correct documentation for laboratory testing. Procedures may vary depending on the product, client request, and applicable guidelines. You will work closely with your team and review incoming samples with at least one other colleague, as required by GMP guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receiving and registering samples and associated documentation.
• Reviewing incoming samples and related documentation.
• Managing sample disposal activities.
• Coordinating sample shipments in collaboration with the Warehouse & Logistics Department.
• Working in accordance with approved procedures and guidelines (including GMP, EP, and USP) and reporting deviations.
• Following safety instructions and actively keeping up to date with them.
• Complying with occupational health and safety (HSE) policies and reporting incidents.
• Carrying out tasks according to approved procedures and current work instructions.
• Preparing project documentation required for QC analysts to perform laboratory analyses.
• Ensuring that specifications and testing methods are available, complete, and verified before activities are carried out.

Qualifications

• Completed MBO or HBO education (preferably in Laboratory Science, Chemical Laboratory Technology, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemistry, or a related field), providing knowledge of laboratory work and/or chemicals. Relevant experience working with chemicals in a previous role is also acceptable.
• Preferably knowledge of and experience working with pharmacopoeias.
• Experience within a pharmaceutical company or laboratory is an advantage.
• Experience with a LIMS system is preferred.
• Strong sense of responsibility with a focus on consistency and robustness.
• Good communication skills.
• Proactive and flexible attitude.
• Accurate, independent, and customer-oriented working style.
• Good command of both Dutch and English, spoken and written.

Additional Information

This position is based on-site at Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Leiden in the Leiden Bio Science Park. We offer a close-knit team environment where collaboration and collegiality are key. You will have a responsible and challenging role with room for your own ideas and input.

We offer:

• A competitive salary;
• Flexible working hours;
• 25 vacation days, with the option to purchase up to 7 additional days (based on a full-time contract);
• Travel reimbursement of €0.23 net per kilometer. Public transport expenses are fully covered through an NS Business Card;
• Participation in a pension scheme with a 50% employer contribution by Eurofins;
• A monthly flexible benefits budget of 8.5% of your gross salary, including holiday allowance and year-end bonus. You can choose to have this paid out or use it for additional vacation days;
• Discounts on supplementary health insurance;
• Tax benefits through FiscFree for products and services such as bicycles, sports memberships, fitness subscriptions, mobile devices, computers, tablets, and leisure activities;
• Professional training and development opportunities;
• Access to the online learning platform GoodHabitz.

As part of Eurofins, you will benefit from the opportunities offered by a large international organization:

• Extensive career growth opportunities;
• A broad client portfolio providing a high level of variety in your work.