Asset Specialist

Job Description

Do you have a passion for continuous improvement and knowledge regarding Asset Management for SDLC and non SDLC lab equipment? Would you like to work at the largest Animal Health site in the world and contribute to the health of animals? Have you always wanted to work in an organization where Quality and Compliance are highly valued? Then we are looking for you, read on!

For our R&D Operations & Facilities department in Boxmeer, we are looking for a:

R&D O&F Asset Specialist

About the position

As an Asset Specialist, you will ensure that the R&D department at Animal Health in Boxmeer adheres to our standards and protocols. Your role is vital in maintaining the performance, reliability, and compliance of our laboratory equipment, as you collaborate closely with various teams across the organization.

Welcome to our team.

With around 200 employees our Biological Research team discovers and develops innovative vaccines and biopharmaceuticals for a wide variety of animals for the global market. The Operation and Facility team is vital to facilitate R&D progress. You will be part of this Operations & Facility team (O&F), a team where we embrace a positive mindset that is focused on getting things done as a team.

This team consists of approximately 25 colleagues who are committed every day to ensure that the R&D department can do its best possible work in an efficient, compliant, and safe manner. Our equipment team consist of 2 Equipment specialist and 1 Asset Specialist (Vacancy). This team manages the lifecycle of appr 1800 pieces of equipment.

Primary responsibilities

As an Asset Specialist you will,

• Develop and uphold the asset management strategy tailored to the R&D department’s needs.
• Maintain general procedures for the lifecycle management of laboratory equipment in R&D.
• Facilitate and support the entire lifecycle of R&D lab equipment, including purchasing, validation, periodic review, and retirement.
• Co-responsibility for maintaining the validated status of all laboratory equipment used within R&D.
• Oversee and ensure the accuracy and currency of an up-to-date master list of R&D equipment.
• Collaborate with and provide guidance to Equipment Specialists within R&D, acting as the primary point of contact for inquiries related to lab equipment.
• Serve as the R&D Key User for the SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP-PM) system.
• Collaborate and align with various departments and stakeholders (e.g., Validation & Calibration, IT, QA, Avantor) to optimize the validation processes for R&D lab equipment.
• Keep abreast of new developments and regulations concerning the validation of laboratory equipment.
• Collaborate with R&D key users (equipment owners) to harmonize workflows, achieve optimization, ensure uniformity, and simplify operational procedures.

Your profile

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Biotechnology, Chemistry).
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a laboratory environment, including experience with SDLC equipment.
• Strong understanding of laboratory equipment, maintenance practices, and quality assurance standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a pragmatic approach and openness to change.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in Dutch and English.
• Familiarity with project management principles is considered advantageous.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Strong analytical capabilities, enabling you to maintain an overview and set priorities effectively when required.

What we offer

We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic and challenging environment with great opportunities for personal development. Our benefits are very competitive, and the summary below will give you an idea of what you can expect.

• Competitive salary and a 3% year-end allowance.
• 35,5 days of leave.
• Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates.
• Solid Pension Plan.
• Annual bonus based on own and company performance.
• Travel allowance for commuting.
• Numerous training, coaching and e-learning modules for long term job opportunities and development.

Animal Health Division

Our Animal Health division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to the health and well-being of animals. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society and our planet. We offer one of our industry’s most innovative portfolio of products, services and technologies that serve to prevent, treat, and control diseases across all major farm and companion animal species.

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

01/6/2025

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Requisition ID: R326706