Lab Operations & Laboratory Assistant

We are looking for a motivated student to support the day-to-day operations of our laboratory. This role combines practical laboratory support with administrative and organizational responsibilities and offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced biotechnology environment.

You will work closely with the Lab Manager and laboratory team to help ensure that the lab remains organized, compliant, and operating efficiently. As you become familiar with our processes, you will have opportunities to take ownership of operational workflows and contribute to continuous improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inventories of chemicals, samples, reagents, consumables, and cell lines using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Register new laboratory equipment in the LIMS and maintain associated documentation, including manuals, certificates, maintenance records, and other supporting files.
• Assist with organizing laboratory records and operational documentation.
• Support tracking of equipment maintenance, calibrations, and service activities.
• Help coordinate routine operational activities, including stock management and supplier deliveries.
• Contribute to process improvement and laboratory organization projects.
• Support day-to-day laboratory operations, including receiving and unpacking deliveries, restocking supplies, managing laboratory waste, and other general lab support activities.
• Assist with laboratory organization and improvement projects.
• Perform routine quality control and batch testing of reagents used for cell culture.
• Participate in shared laboratory responsibilities and contribute to the smooth running of the facility.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and well-functioning laboratory environment.

Learning Opportunities

This role provides exposure to:

• Laboratory operations and facility management
• Inventory and stock management
• Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
• Equipment lifecycle management
• Documentation and quality systems
• Process improvement within a biotechnology environment

As your experience grows, you may take ownership of specific operational processes and administrative workflows, helping to improve the efficiency and organization of the laboratory, and start working on cell culture and routine laboratory techniques.

Requirements

• Available to work 16 hours per week, preferably spread over multiple days, with a minimum shift length of 4 hours.
• Currently living and studying in the Amsterdam area.
• Pursuing a degree in a biology-related field (e.g., Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Life Sciences).
• Interest in gaining hands-on experience in a biotechnology laboratory environment.
• Comfortable working on both administrative and laboratory-related tasks.
• Able to learn and work with digital systems, including inventory management and LIMS software.
• Physically capable of performing practical tasks such as lifting packages and using a step ladder.
• Well organized, detail oriented, able to work independently, and proactive
• Interest in laboratory techniques is preferred.

What We Offer

• Flexible scheduling that can be arranged around your study commitments.
• Hands-on experience within an innovative biotechnology environment.
• Exposure to both laboratory and operational aspects of running a research facility.
• Opportunities to develop organizational, administrative, and technical skills.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.