Sample Processing Coordinator

Job Description

Are you eager to work in a global veterinary health care company? And can you combine strong organizational skills with outstanding communication and problem-solving abilities? We have an exciting new job opportunity at our Animal Health location in Boxmeer as:

Sample Processing Coordinator

Welcome in our team!

The Center for Diagnostic Solutions (20 employees) is part of our Animal Health (AH) Research & Development (R&D) organization, which develops pharmaceutical and biological animal health products for the global market. The Center for Diagnostic Solutions conducts various assays using a range of advanced and evolving techniques. We collaborate closely with our R&D team and our global technical marketing colleagues to provide best support for both new and existing biological AH products. The Sample Processing Team consists of 2 Technicians and is supported by the Laboratory Manager.

Purpose of the role

We are looking for a colleague who has a hands-on mentality, can easily switch between activities, and shows a high degree of flexibility with a strong affinity for both laboratory and software related matters. As a member of the Sample Processing Team, you will be responsible for receiving, processing, storing and distributing biological samples which arrive at our lab to enable your colleagues to perform the requested veterinary diagnostic tests.

Your responsibilities

• Assessing (organic) packages with sample material and physically processing the biological packages and samples.
• Administrative processing of the samples received in LIMS within the set lead times and sending samples to external parties.
• Management of the (cold) storage of the samples.
• Providing feedback on information/questions to customers and colleagues.
• Maintaining communication with other departments such as research departments, QC departments, Marketing etc.
• Optimize, identify and solve problems in the sample receiving process where necessary.
• Maintaining/writing relevant Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) and complete general tasks within the organization related to equipment maintenance, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), EHS, IT and/or laboratory coordination.
• Perform tasks according to GLP and EHS compliance requirements.
  

Your profile

• MBO-4 diploma in e.g. life sciences, laboratory, logistics or paraveterinary.
• Affinity with Microsoft office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other software in general.
• Enthusiastic, pragmatic team player with a hands-on mentality. Ability to set priorities, work independently and capable to switch between tasks while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong documentation and communication skills in both Dutch and English.
• Preferably experience with and a proactive approach to a quality system
• Highly client oriented.

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 below 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 trainings, coaching and e-learning modules for long term job opportunities and development.

Questions about this vacancy?
Please send an email including the vacancy number and job title to RecruitmentNL@MSD.com . Applications can only be submitted via our career site.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

05/2/2025

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Requisition ID: R342861