Samenvatting
Do you enjoy hands-on work in a laboratory environment and do you have an affinity with vegetables and quality? For the Vegetable Quality Lab in Bergschenhoek, we are looking for a precise and hands-on allround laboratory assistant. In this temporary position, you will make an important contribution to various research and quality projects. Good work!Over de functie
As an allround laboratory assistant, you support daily laboratory activities within the Vegetable Quality Lab. You perform routine measurements and prepare vegetable and fruit samples for further analysis. You work with sensitive measuring equipment and follow fixed protocols to ensure reliable results. After an onboarding period, you will work independently within a small, well-organized team. The role requires accuracy, flexibility, and a practical mindset.
Responsibilities
- Collecting samples from external greenhouses and open-field cultivation sites.
- Receiving, selecting, labeling, and storing incoming vegetable samples.
- Transporting selected materials to external parties.
- Instrumental assessment of product quality (e.g. Weight, size).
- Performing measurements of color, shape, and fruit or flesh firmness.
- Preparing samples for advanced analyses by colleagues.
- Daily use and maintenance of analytical laboratory equipment.
Working Hours
- 4 to 5 days per week
- Maximum of 38 hours per week
- Start in March; exact start date and schedule to be agreed upon
Over het bedrijf
Our client is an international seed breeding company specializing in vegetable seeds. They focus on developing innovative, sustainable solutions that support farmers worldwide in feeding a continuously growing global population. In 2022, they were once again certified as a TOP Employer in the Netherlands. You will have the opportunity to be part of a culture that values employees’ passion for innovation and empowers people to make change.
You will work at the Vegetable Quality Lab in Bergschenhoek, which provides analytical support for breeding, market development, and genetic projects. In addition, the lab performs work for trading and sales partners and regularly organizes sensory studies. The team mainly consists of young professionals and is characterized by an informal, professional, and international working atmosphere.
Wat wij vragen
- Minimum MBO (secondary vocational) education level.
- Good communication and computer skills.
- Good command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
- Own transportation and own accommodation in the Bergschenhoek area.
- Physically able to regularly lift 5–15 kg.
- Accurate, independent, and practically oriented.
Wat wij bieden
- Gross hourly wage of €16.63 (Vegetable Seeds CAO, scale C).
- Varied work in a professional laboratory environment.
- Employment within an international organization.
- A small, committed team with room for independence.
- Valuable work experience in quality and laboratory processes.
Meer informatie
Are you interested in the vacancy for Laboratory Technician Vegetable Seeds in Bergschenhoek? You can apply within 2 minutes.
Do you have questions first? Paula will be happy to answer them via +31 6 21681973 / +31 6 20086351 or p.czerwik@carriere.com. Good work!
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