Responsible for the day-to-day operational coordination of routine lab operations & support activities at customer facilities, such as glasswashing, garment/laundry services, autoclaving, sanitization, PPE / first aid stations maintenance, and/or waste and recycling collection. Coordinates task allocation and streamlines workflows, and contributes operationally to the activities coordinated. Collects, documents, and organizes data and observations. Problems and issues are typically less concrete and frequently changing, and are solved by applying experience from comparable situations in the past and/or selecting solutions within known alternatives. Communicates activity records, service level metrics and other information requiring explanation or interpretation to team members, supervisors or customers.
Logistics Technician
Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands
Contract: Full-time | Initial 1-year contract with the possibility of conversion to a permanent position
- Manage Production and QC inventory replenishment activities.
- Process Production and QC material requests and orders.
- Coordinate warehouse requests, stock retrieval, and material distribution activities.
- Restock laboratory and production consumables to ensure operational continuity.
- Manage disposable inventory levels and gowning replenishment activities.
- Control and maintain documentation associated with incoming goods and deliveries.
- Coordinate the movement of materials between site locations.
- Maintain inventory accuracy through effective stock management and inventory control processes.
- Support monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc cleaning activities.
- Coordinate vendor visits and provide escort support where required.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
- Provide cross-functional support to Production, QC, Facilities, and other departments as needed.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance logistics, inventory, and operational processes.
- Experience within a logistics, warehouse, supply chain, or operational environment is preferred.
- Experience handling dangerous goods and/or cryogenic materials is advantageous.
- Familiarity with ADR regulations for the transport and handling of dangerous goods is desirable.
- Experience supporting scientific, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or research organisations is beneficial.
- Proven ability to work effectively to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of inventory management processes and operational workflows.
- Awareness of how internal and external teams contribute to wider business objectives.
- Strong customer service focus and ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
- Experience using inventory management, warehouse, or business systems.
- Proficiency in data capture, analysis, and reporting using standard IT tools, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Understanding of stock management principles and inventory accuracy initiatives.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic scientific and operational environment.
- A varied role with responsibility across inventory management, warehouse coordination, material logistics, and operational support.
- Exposure to Production, Quality Control, and laboratory operations within a regulated environment.
- Collaborative and supportive team culture with opportunities for professional development.
- A full-time position with an initial 1-year contract and the potential for permanent employment based on performance and business needs.
If you are detail-oriented, enjoy working in a fast-paced operational environment, and have a passion for logistics, inventory management, and delivering excellent customer service, we would love to hear from you.