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Our new Clinical Safety Laboratory in Groningen provides hematology, biochemistry, and urinalysis testing to support clinical trials, patient safety, and data integrity.\nWe are looking for a hands-on laboratory professional with established experience managing staff to lead daily operations and help shape the laboratory’s continued development. Working closely with site leadership, you will develop colleagues, improve workflows, and expand laboratory capabilities while maintaining quality and compliance with QPS global standards. If you enjoy leading people and helping a laboratory grow, we would like to hear from you.\nWhat You Will Do\nLead daily clinical safety laboratory operations to deliver high-quality, compliant, and efficient services.\n\nDevelop laboratory processes, systems, and workflows to support continued growth.\n\nSupervise and develop laboratory staff, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.\n\nMaintain compliance with applicable regulatory, quality, and safety requirements.\n\nOversee instrumentation, maintenance, and the introduction of new methods and services.\n\nCoordinate laboratory planning and consumables to meet study and business needs.\n\nReview study protocols and work with study teams, project management, and site leadership to ensure laboratory readiness and successful study execution.\n\nResolve operational and technical issues, drive improvements, and support responsive client communication.\n\nRequirements\nWhat We’re Looking For\nBachelor’s or master’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field.\n\n3+ years of relevant, hands-on experience in a regulated laboratory, ideally in clinical safety testing, a CRO, or a pharmaceutical setting.\n\nProven people management experience with direct responsibility for laboratory staff, including work allocation, coaching, staff development, and performance management.\n\nKnowledge of laboratory quality systems and familiarity with GCP, ISO 15189, and applicable Dutch regulations.\n\nStrong organizational and problem-solving skills, with a clear, collaborative communication style.\n\nA hands-on approach and an interest in developing people and improving laboratory operations.\n\nBusiness-level English and at least B1-level Dutch.\n\nRelevant experience includes hands-on work in a regulated laboratory plus direct staff management beyond an academic research setting. Experience helping establish a laboratory or improve existing operations is an advantage.\nWhy QPS Groningen?\nJoin a collaborative, science-driven team supporting clinical research for global pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. QPS combines the reach of a global CRO with the close working relationships of a local team, giving you the opportunity to shape a growing laboratory with support from experienced colleagues and direct communication with leadership. If you enjoy supporting people, improving processes, and helping a laboratory grow, we would like to hear from you.\nVaccination Protocol\nAt QPS, we are committed to maintaining a healthy and safe workplace. Our vaccination program, including Hepatitis B, supports that commitment. Participation may be required for some roles and voluntary or encouraged for others. 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