Visual Inspection Technician

Before an investigational medicine reaches a patient in a clinical trial, it passes through your hands.  The vials you inspect today maybe among the first doses a patient ever receives of a new medicine.

Visual Inspection Technician

Nijmegen

Fulltime

Start off as day shift but will soon go over to the two shifts: 7.30-15.30 and 13.30 -22.00

Weekdays only – no weekend shifts

Introduction

We are growing fast and need steady, careful hands to keep up.

As a Visual Inspection Technician, you perform the final visual inspection of sterile medicine vials before they leave our site. You carefully examine every vial for visible defects, ensuring it meets GMP requirements before it is shipped to hospitals and clinical research centres where it will be used in clinical trials. Your precision helps prepare medicines for use in studies.

You will join a supportive team where colleagues work closely together and help one another. Each day starts with a short team meeting to discuss the planning and divide the work. As our production continues to grow, we are looking for new colleagues to strengthen the team.

What will you be doing?

Your day consists of focus and variety - inspections is key, alongside labelling, packing, and documentation.

Your work includes:

• Carefully inspecting sterile medicine vials by hand for scratches, cracks, particles and other visible defects before they are released for clinical use.

• Operating a semi-automatic visual inspection machine.

• Supporting clinical labelling and packaging activities.

• Packing approved medicine vials for shipment to hospitals and clinical research centres participating in clinical trials.

• Cleaning equipment and your work area according to GMP and hygiene procedures.

• Completing production documentation so every batch can be fully traced throughout the manufacturing process.

• Following GMP, safety and hygiene procedures at all times.

• Working together with your colleagues to ensure every product meets the required manufacturing standards.

Who are you?

You enjoy work that requires accuracy, concentration and attention to detail. You are comfortable following clear procedures and understand the importance of working carefully in a pharmaceutical production environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a vocational education (MBO level) or equivalent practical working experience.

• Has experience in a role where accuracy, concentration and following procedures were an important part of the work.

• Enjoys routine work and can stay focused during repetitive tasks.

• Works carefully and has a strong eye for detail.

• Has good written and spoken English skills. Dutch is a plus, not a must

• Has good visual acuity and can accurately distinguish colours.

• A Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is required for this position – we will guide you through applying.

Experience in a GMP environment is an advantage, but not essential. We provide a structured training programme to help you become fully qualified for the role.

As part of the recruitment process, you will complete a short vision test to assess your visual acuity and colour vision. This is an essential requirement for performing the visual inspection activities safely and accurately.

What do we offer?

• A structured role with a combination of visual inspection, labelling, packing and documentation activities.

• A supportive team where colleagues share knowledge and continuously improve the way they work.

• Opportunities for learning, development and internal career growth.

• An excellent benefits package including 27 vacation days, the option to buy 10 additional days, one volunteer day, an annual sports allowance of €230, 8% holiday allowance and a 9% target bonus.

• An initial one-year contract with the intention of offering a permanent contract.

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca works to improve quality of life for patients with serious diseases. We develop medicines in oncology, cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases, respiratory and immune disorders, and vaccines.

Globally, 75,000 colleagues work across six continents. In Nijmegen, around 100 colleagues produce, test, and package biologics for early clinical development. Our site plays a crucial role in bringing new medicines into first-in-human and early-phase studies.

We follow the science, put patients first, and strive to do the right thing. We value curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement - creating an environment where people can grow and thrive.

Ready to join us?

If you enjoy precise, hands-on work and would like to help prepare medicines for clinical research, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us if you'd first like to learn more about the role or meet the team. We are happy to answer your questions and tell you more about working at AstraZeneca Nijmegen.

Questions?

Our Recruitment Team, Caroline van Oppen or Karin Raadschelders, is available at info@werkenbijastrazeneca.nl ( opens in new window) or +31 (0)85 - 047 0244 .

We don’t work with a fixed closing date; we will commence our screening process immediately, and the vacancy will close as soon as we’ve found the right candidate.

Date Posted

27-jul.-2026

Closing Date

11-nov.-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.