Technician Laboratory Equipment

About GenDx
GenDx is a global leader in molecular diagnostic laboratory solutions for high resolution tissue typing of both donors and patients and monitoring transplant success. We combine our cutting-edge software solutions, reagents for DNA sequencing-based HLA typing and transplant surveillance strategies with our excellent customer support including a comprehensive education program. Our products are sold all over the world through direct sales and distributors.

GenDx, part of the Eurobio Scientific Group since 2022, is headquartered at Utrecht Science Park, The Netherlands.

With a highly educated and motivated team of over 200 colleagues, we contribute to the quality of life of transplant patients. Do you want to be part of an innovative company that offers ample time for development? To strengthen our team, we offer a challenging position for a Technician Laboratory Equipment.

As Technician Laboratory Equipment at GenDx, you play an essential role in ensuring that our laboratory equipment performs at its best, supporting the development, production, and quality control of our innovative transplant diagnostics solutions. Your work directly contributes to the reliability and quality of the products that help improve patients’ lives worldwide.

This role is a great fit for you if you have a hands-on, practical approach and enjoy keeping things running smoothly. For this position, we are looking for a technician who will be responsible the day-to-day testing, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with GenDx quality standards. You also troubleshoot technical issues and work closely with colleagues to quickly identify and resolve equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime. Besides the daily work on the equipment, you will be responsible for keeping track of and plan preventive maintenance.

To be successful in this role, you are accurate, well-organized, and proactive. You enjoy working on equipment in a structured environment and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, enabling smooth collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Working according to ISO 13485 standards and IVD regulations.
• Handles day-to-day execution of testing and calibration, ensuring that equipment meets GenDx standards.
• Troubleshoots for solutions in case of malfunctioning of equipment.
• Preparation of validation/verification plan and report, SOP, and incoming control of laboratory equipment.
• Plans and coordinates the maintenance of all laboratory equipment and maintains systems and procedures for operational efficiency.
• Acts as the point of contact for internal stakeholders and external service providers regarding equipment maintenance and validation.
• Storage of laboratory equipment and materials related to them.

Requirements

• MBO or HBO degree in molecular biology or equivalent or required level through work experience.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience as a Technician Laboratory Equipment or equivalent.
• Excellent knowledge of molecular diagnostics and laboratory techniques, especially DNA sequencing, amplification technologies and related analyses software.
• Experience with working according to ISO 13485 standards.
• Strong planning, organizational, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and maintain attention to detail.
• A proactive, positive, and hands-on attitude.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• You currently live near Utrecht Science Park or are willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office.
• To be considered for this position, you must be legally permitted to live and work in the Netherlands. Sponsorship for a work visa may not always be possible.

What do we offer

• A team of like-minded people who all strive to deliver the highest quality products possible.
• An international working environment.
• New office facilities accommodating the GenDx café to enjoy your daily healthy lunch.
• Competitive salary.
• Pension scheme.
• Compensation for commuting traffic.
• Employment based on a 40 hour work week.
• Option to work part-time (0.8FTE minimum).
• Employee Assistance Program (OpenUp).
• Laptop.
• 25 holidays and a week paid Christmas leave.
• Sport pass for Sports Center Olympos.

Information
For more information you can contact Samara Rosendo (IVD Production Manager) at +31 (0)30 252 37 99.

Do we match?
Join the experts in transplant diagnostics! Do you want to be part of an innovative company that offers excellent working conditions and ample time for personal development? Apply now via the button below and maybe you will soon be part of the GenDx team.

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