The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a motivated Sample Management Associate to join the team in Leiden. In this position you manage all samples and provide general lab support as required. Are you passionate about science and looking for a diverse position in a customer centric environment? Then read on!

As a Sample Management Associate, you have a variety of responsibilities including filling samples, labelling samples, registering samples, calibrating lab equipment and much more! Are you characterized by customer-friendliness and have you always wanted to work in an international organization in Life sciences? Do you already have a lab background from experience or education? Then this job might be the perfect fit for you! – Let’s talk!

This is a full-time position based in Leiden in the Bioscience Park. You will work from Monday to Friday with flexibility in working hours and no shifts.

The team 

You are part of a team of 8 associates and get to work closely with 3 of them. This is a supportive, hard-working team with a great group atmosphere. This team is part of our department Lab and Product Services, which supports big pharmaceutical companies and laboratories all over the world, in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry.

What we’re looking for 

Education: MBO 3 or 4 lab studies or first lab experienceExperience: Lab experience is an asset, though not required if you have a lab background from educationComputer: Good in MS Office; knowledge of SAP/E-lims/other is a plusStrong communication skills in English; Dutch is an advantage

Who you are

A highly motivated and hardworking person with a good mindsetSocial, outgoing and eager to learnService minded, customer centric and responsible

How you will thrive and create an impact 

Prepare Sample management kits, making sure all equipment is availableManage, coordinate, and execute sample shipments and receiptFill samples, label samples and allocate them in smaller volumesProcess buffers and reagents considering GMP regulationsCreate and prepare samples, media, solutions and buffersCollect and register samples in the system and distribute samples over different departmentsManage (bio)wasteCalibration and verification of lab equipment such as pipettes, balances, PH-meters etc.Prepare materials, delivers orders to the end user and maintain required documents

Why Avantor?

You get to work in a dynamic, innovative and international environmentYou will work in a diverse position with the opportunity to learn a lot of new skills and to establish both a strong experience and network within the industryYou get a full time contract of 1 year that will be expanded after a positive evaluationYou receive an attractive salary package, including 13th month, pension scheme and bonus plan

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.  

The work we do changes people’s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mum’s voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.  

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today! 

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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