Together with a colleague Laboratory Coordinator and within the automation team, the Laboratory Coordinator is responsible for Providing support activities for the screening process and for a good operational functioning laboratory in accordance with the specified guidelines and instructions regarding quality (ISO) and safety.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Adequate management of the laboratory, instrumentation, and reagents required for assay development and uHTS screening. Carrying out minor technical maintenance and cleaning of laboratories and instrumentation.
- Responsible for adequate management of (part of) the screening instrumentation and where necessary repairing malfunctions. Carrying out or commissioning technical maintenance and repairs to building infrastructure, and/or maintain contact with companies that do this.
- Operational warehouse management and logistics activities in accordance with ISO guidelines.
- Responsible for operational support and unburdening of the screening process by providing preparatory and logistical activities, (operational) planning and availability of required substances and instrumentation.
Our job requirements:
Minimum requirements:
- MBO level in working and thinking. Study in the field of laboratory education
- Minimum of 2 year experience in life science laboratory and automation
- Affinity with IT in the field of laboratory automation
- Knowledge of general IT (Windows, MS office)
- Good communication skills, in English (and at least understanding Dutch)
- Can do mentality, service oriented and good planning and executing skills
Plusses:
- Background in life sciences, chemistry, biology or related fields
- Experience in an environment of compound (high throughput) screening
- Knowledge of relevant software packages (e.g. Cellario, ActivityBase, Genedata, etc.)
Your competencies:
- Planning and organizing
- Team work
- Detail oriented
- Initiative
Pivot Park Screening Centre
Pivot Park Screening Centre (PPSC) is a drug discovery Contract Research Organization (CRO) company with a main focus on ultra-High Throughput Screening (uHTS) services. We are equipped with using state-of-the-art automation infrastructure and offer top-notch early drug discovery services in the field of assay development, medium to large-scale compound screening and hit-to-lead biological profiling to pharma companies, small & medium biotech companies and universities. Besides strengthening the PPSC core business, we are also expanding our lead discovery capabilities to accommodate novel therapeutic modalities. To provide a stable and professional basis in our Laboratory, we are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Laboratory Coordinator.
Job application and information:
If you are interested in this position and you would like to apply or you would like to have more information about the procedure, please contact HR (humanresources@pivotpark.com).
For substantive questions about the vacancy, please contact us.
Applications* must include all of the following:
- A personal motivation letter
- A Curriculum Vitae including the names and contact details of some references
*Only complete applications will be considered. Screening of applicants will start as soon as applications are received and will continue until the position has been filled.