Laboratory coordinator and chemical analyst

�� Do you want to make an impact on a sustainable future?
Are you an experienced analyst with a passion for chemical analysis and coordination?

Do you want to contribute to groundbreaking research on environmental pollution and collaborate with an expert research team? We are looking for a driven laboratory coordinator who enjoys working with LC-MS and GC-MS to analyze soil, water, and organisms for pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and other organic substances.

Does this sound like your next challenge? Read on!
As a laboratory coordinator and chemical analyst at the Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) lab, you will be (co)responsible for ensuring the smooth daily operations of the lab and ensuring the quality and safety of the experiments. You will work closely with other analysts, researchers, and project managers to ensure projects run efficiently. Your tasks will include:

• Developing and improving methods and lab protocols
• Preparing samples and performing analyses (using LC-MS and GC-MS)
• Supervising and training PhD students
• Analyzing, validating, and reporting results
• Ensuring compliance with quality and safety regulations

Each day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference!

Your team
You will be part of the Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) team at Wageningen Environmental Research (WENR), consisting of around 35 highly qualified colleagues. The group has its own experimental station “de Sinderhoeve” and laboratories where various analyses are conducted related to the research group’s work.

You are a proactive, independent, and responsible team player who thrives in a research environment where flexibility is the norm.

You also have:

• A completed analytical-chemical education at the HBO/HBO+ level
• Several years of experience working with LC-MS and GC-MS, developing methods/protocols, and sample preparation techniques
• Strong chemical calculation skills
• Good command of the Dutch language (both reading and writing)
• The ability to coordinate activities and people in a research laboratory
• Familiarity with quality systems such as Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and/or ISO17025
• A valid driver’s license

In our international work environment, communication is increasingly conducted in English. For this role, a language level of C1 is required. If you don’t yet meet this level, we will assist you, and you can also access our language center, Wageningen in’to Language. We expect you to have a good command of the Dutch language.

You see that there are plenty of challenges ahead of you. These challenges can also be seen as development opportunities. If you don’t yet have the track record requested in the vacancy, but do have solid work experience, we encourage you to apply as well.

WUR welcomes applications from international candidates. However, for applicants for this specific position from outside the EU/EFTA zone, immigration restrictions may apply based on Dutch and EU immigration laws. Such candidates may be eligible for an “orientation year” in the Netherlands or a visa as a “knowledge migrant”.

When it comes to employment conditions, you’re in the right place at Wageningen University & Research. Highlights from our Collective Labor Agreement include:

• Flexible working hours, allowing for an optimal work-life balance
• Sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave
• A strong focus on vitality, with access to sports facilities on campus at attractive rates
• A structural year-end bonus of 8.3%
• Excellent pension plan via ABP

Along with these excellent secondary benefits, we offer a competitive salary. Depending on your experience, the salary ranges from €3316 to €4734 for a full-time position (36 hours per week) according to the Wageningen Research Collective Labor Agreement (scale 9). A 32-hour workweek is also negotiable. Initially, we offer a one-year contract, which may be extended based on performance and (economic) organizational conditions.

Wageningen University & Research offers ample opportunities for growth and development with a strong internal recruitment policy and excellent training options. You will work at the greenest and most innovative campus in the Netherlands, in an international and open work environment. For 20 years in a row, we’ve been named the "best university" in the Netherlands—something to be proud of!

The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.

Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch the video below to get an idea of our green campus!

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

For more information about the position, please contact Steven Crum at steven.crum@wur.nl.

Questions about the application process? Contact Jouke van Oostenbrugge, corporate recruiter, at jouke.vanoostenbrugge@wur.nl.

Applying?
Click the application button on the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

The deadline for applications is May 12, 2025. The first interviews are scheduled for the last week of May 2025.

Selection process
An assessment may be part of the selection process.

Welcome, Safe, and Valued
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) values diversity and inclusion because we believe that diverse insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and valued, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we build a culture where each individual’s unique contribution helps drive the success of our organization.