Life Sciences | Biopharma Specialist | Open application

At Randstad Professionals, we connect top-tier specialists across Engineering, Life Sciences, and Chemicals with dynamic career opportunities throughout the Randstad region of the Netherlands. We partner with innovative industry leaders to place driven experts in high-impact projects. Depending on the specific client assignment and your area of expertise, your core responsibilities may include: Research & Development (designing and conducting experimental studies, analyzing data, and contributing to the development of next-generation products, assays, and processes); Quality Assurance & Quality Control (ensuring laboratory and manufacturing operations adhere strictly to internal quality standards and international regulatory frameworks); Process Optimization & Scale-Up (evaluating and refining existing bioprocesses and manufacturing workflows to enhance yield, improve efficiency, and lower production costs); Project Management & Execution (managing project milestones from concept through execution, ensuring on-time delivery, cross-functional alignment, and regulatory compliance).

We welcome applications from professionals with practical experience in one or more of the following areas: Bioprocessing (Upstream Processing (USP), Downstream Processing (DSP), microbial fermentation, or mammalian cell culture); Analytical & Molecular Biology Techniques (Chromatography (HPLC, FPLC), protein purification, ELISA, FACS/flow cytometry, Western Blot, qPCR, molecular cloning, or NGS/sequencing); Quality & Regulatory Compliance (GMP, GLP, GxP standards, FDA regulations, and ISO standards (e.g., ISO 13485, ISO 14971, ISO 17025)); Validation & Continuous Improvement (Process Validation, New Product Introduction (NPI), FMEA, and Root Cause Analysis); Data & Systems (Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and electronic lab notebooks (ELN)).

To be successful in these roles, you should have the following professional hard skills: Bachelor's or Master's in Biotechnology, Pharma, Biomedical Engineering, or Chemistry; Proven work experience in a laboratory and industrial setting within the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering, or Chemistry sectors; Experience with relevant regulations, such as GMP, GLP, ISO, FMEA, FDA; Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Dutch (desirable).

Soft skills include strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, excellent collaboration skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. We offer jobs and career opportunities at our client companies, which are global leaders in chemical engineering, biotech, medical devices, food, health technology, and pharma. We have openings for a one-year (secondment) contract with the possibility of extension or a permanent contract with the client company.

While full-time (40 hours per week) is strongly preferred, a 32- or 36-hour work week can be discussed. The salary will be determined based on the seniority of the position and your experiences. Benefits include a contract for a year of 40 hours per week (with possibility to extend), a monthly project allowance of 4% of your salary, 25 holiday days, 8% Holiday Pay, a travel allowance of 0.21 cent per km or NS BusinessCard, a good pension scheme (flexsecurity), extra allowances for a home workplace budget of €750, a training budget, coaching, an onboarding program, networking events and knowledge sessions.

This posting serves to build our specialized talent network for ongoing and upcoming client projects across the Netherlands.