Study Manager Biosafety Testing

Company Description

Eurofins Micro Safe Laboratories in Leiden is a GMP certified contract laboratory for the (bio) pharmaceutical industry. Eurofins Micro Safe has approximately 70 employees and is part of the internationally operating Eurofins Scientific. We have a professional team consisting of a mix of young and experienced people with different backgrounds and experiences.

Eurofins Micro Safe Laboratories offers unique tests that allow us to investigate the safety, effectiveness and quality of a biological medicine, including cell and gene therapies, vaccines and monoclonal antibodies. For example, we can demonstrate whether a medicine is free of microbial, viral or production process-related contamination. In addition to carrying out standard tests, we also set up product-specific tests in close collaboration with the client.

Job Description

As a Study Manager at Eurofins BPT Leiden B.V., you play a central scientific role in ensuring that studies are designed, executed, and documented to the highest quality standards. You translate customer inquiries into clear and robust study protocols and are responsible for preparing well‑structured study reports.

A key part of your work involves reviewing and interpreting test results, identifying deviations, and coordinating troubleshooting when necessary. You collaborate closely with the laboratory team and provide scientific guidance and practical support to ensure that each study is executed correctly, consistently, and in accordance with relevant guidelines and quality standards. You explain procedures and advise analysts during study execution.

Throughout the study, you communicate with customers on scientific content, progress, and outcomes, and you coordinate internally with laboratory staff regarding methods, results, and any corrective actions required. You also help address exceptions and technical issues, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with internal and external requirements.

You work closely with colleagues within and outside the organization as part of various working groups, and you support the QA department during audits and inspections, primarily from a scientific and methodological perspective.

Qualifications

• At least a completed MSc degree, preferably in Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Experience in a similar role, preferably in a laboratory or research environment, with a strong focus on independently managing studies and projects.
• Strong preference for familiarity with GMP guidelines.
• Preferably experience with cell biology and/or molecular biology techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Dutch is considered a plus.
• You are customer‑and result oriented with a positive attitude.
• You are a team player and able to coordinate your work with other departments, such as QA, Marketing, and Sales.

Additional Information

Micro Safe and Eurofins: A world of possibilities

This position is based at Eurofins Micro Safe (part of Eurofins PROXY Laboratories B.V.) on the Bio Science Park in Leiden. We have a close-knit team where collegiality and collaboration come first. We offer a responsible and challenging position within the team with room for your own ideas and input. Eurofins Micro Safe also offers:

• A competitive salary;
• Flexible working hours;
• 25 days of vacation (with the option to purchase 7 additional days);
• Travel allowance of 23 cents net per kilometer. Are you traveling by public transport? Then your travel expenses will be fully reimbursed via NS Business Card;
• Participation in a pension scheme with 50% contribution by Eurofins;
• Each month, you accumulate a choice budget balance of 8.5% of your gross salary. This includes, among other things, holiday pay and a year-end bonus. You can choose to have this amount paid out, or you can use it to buy extra days off, for example. You choose what suits you best;
• Discount on additional health insurance;
• Tax benefit via Fisc Free when purchasing various products and services via your gross salary, such as a bicycle, sports contribution, fitness, mobile telephony, computers & tablets or a weekend away;
• Professional training and opportunities…