Laboratory Automation Specialist

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. 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.