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Laboratory Automation Specialist

SIRE® Life Sciences 🧬

Leiden
Full-time
2-5 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Laboratory Automation
Laboratory Equipment Lifecycle Management
Waters Empower
Analytical Systems
Laboratory Software
Data Acquisition
Data Processing
Data Integrity
GMP/GxP
Technical Specifications
System Implementation
Problem-Solving
Stakeholder Management
Continuous Improvement

Job Description

The Company Our client is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing innovative medicines that improve patients' lives worldwide. Through cutting-edge research, advanced biologics manufacturing, and a strong focus on quality and innovation, the company delivers life-changing therapies across a wide range of therapeutic areas. Job Description As a Laboratory Automation Specialist, you will support laboratory equipment lifecycle management and automation systems within an R&D environment. You will work with laboratory software and analytical systems, supporting equipment introduction, documentation, data integrity, system processes, and continuous improvements. Key Responsibilities Support the introduction, lifecycle management, maintenance, and decommissioning of laboratory equipment. Provide automation and technical support for laboratory software applications, including Waters Empower and other analytical systems. Support laboratory systems, data acquisition, processing, and documentation in line with quality and data integrity requirements. Translate user requirements into technical specifications and support system improvements and implementation. Collaborate with laboratory, IT, quality, and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues and provide practical solutions. Support new projects and day-to-day laboratory operations by identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes, and automation. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Chemistry, or a related field. Experience or strong affinity with laboratory automation, analytical systems, laboratory software, or data management. Experience with Waters Empower is strongly preferred; knowledge of Chromeleon, UNIFI, LIMS, or similar systems is an advantage. Knowledge of GMP/GxP environments and laboratory data integrity principles. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; good English is required, while Dutch is an advantage. Other Information Apply to our vacancy for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!

Core Responsibilities

Support laboratory equipment lifecycle management, including introduction, maintenance, and decommissioning, and provide automation and technical support for laboratory software and analytical systems. Maintain compliant system processes and documentation, translate user needs into technical specifications, resolve issues with stakeholders, and identify improvements to laboratory systems and operations.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Chemistry, or a related field is required, along with experience or a strong affinity for laboratory automation, analytical systems, laboratory software, or data management. Waters Empower experience is strongly preferred; knowledge of other laboratory platforms and GMP/GxP and data integrity principles is advantageous, as are strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

About SIRE® Life Sciences 🧬

Industry: Biotechnology Research

Company size: 201-500 employees

SIRE® Life Sciences is the market-leading partner for Life Sciences consultancy, project management, and secondment services in the Netherlands. We specialize in connecting expert consultants and project managers with leading biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, clinical research, and food technology organizations. Our services include: - Life Sciences recruitment & executive search - Interim management & secondment - SOW-based project outsourcing & delivery - RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) - MSP workforce management & vendor-neutral solutions - GMP, GCP, GLP compliance staffing - Clinical research & regulatory affairs resourcing With 100,000+ professionals in our network and 25+ years of experience, SIRE® Life Sciences delivers measurable results for regulated organizations across the Netherlands and Europe. We work with pharma, biotech, medical device, CDMO, CRO, and food technology companies at every stage of the product lifecycle. What sets us apart: - Deep domain expertise in Life Sciences & regulated industries - Full compliance with GxP, ISO, WAADI, and Dutch labour law - Flexible engagement models: permanent, interim, project (SOW), and managed services - Proven delivery track record across Pharma, Biotech, MedTech & Food Science Based in Leiden Bio Science Park, Netherlands. www.sire-search.com

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