Laboratoriumanalist Pré-analyse (DSU) – Diagnostiek & Crisisorganisatie

We are looking for an enthusiastic HBO/MBO laboratory analyst to join the Pre-analysis group (DSU) of the Diagnostics and Crisis Organization (DCO) department.

At DSU you will receive all samples sent in for diagnostic testing. As the national veterinary reference institute, we work with a wide variety of samples, such as those for animal export, suspected notifiable diseases, disease monitoring, scientific projects, and research.

Your tasks will include:

• registering samples in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS);
• preparing samples for transport to other laboratories within WBVR;
• performing sample preparation, such as processing organ material, swabs, and blood samples;
• working partially in the High Containment Unit when preparing specific samples.

Quality is very important in this role, and you will work in a close team of about 6–8 colleagues.

About the Department
The laboratories of the DCO department are responsible for diagnostics related to monitoring and suspected outbreaks of notifiable viral and bacterial animal diseases, as well as export diagnostics.

Quality is always our priority. Many of our tests are accredited according to ISO17025. Besides diagnostics, we also develop, implement, and validate new tests. These activities are carried out by a motivated and skilled team of laboratory analysts.

For this position, it is important that you:

• are focused on quality;
• are proactive and flexible;
• work well in a team;
• can handle stress during busy periods or outbreaks of animal diseases;
• are willing to work outside office hours when needed during disease outbreaks;
• are willing to work standby shifts and evening/weekend shifts when required;
• are flexible to support other laboratories if necessary;
• speak and understand Dutch;
• are customer-focused and professional.

The work will take place in buildings where an additional quarantine rule applies after you leave (based on EU regulations). This means that it is not allowed to keep cloven-hoofed animals (such as cattle, pigs, sheep, and goats).
For 72 hours after working in these facilities, you are also not allowed to have contact with these animals or visit poultry production farms.

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed year-end bonus of 8,3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between €2.824,- and €3.567,- for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 6). . As for your contract, we initially offer a one-year contract that can be extended - if possible within (company) organizational circumstances - on good performance. Of course, we are happy to have a conversation with you if you have any questions about this.

Wageningen University & Research offers plenty of opportunities for growth and development, with a strong internal recruitment policy and excellent training programmes.

You will work on the greenest and most innovative campus in the Netherlands, in an international and open working environment. For 20 consecutive years, we have been voted the "best university" in the Netherlands! A place to be proud of.

Up to and including scale 6
Due to Dutch immigration laws, candidates from outside the EU/EFTA zone, can usually not be hired for this position. More information can be found on the website of the Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service.

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.

Coming from abroad
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.

Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center. This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job.

Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen.

Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.