
Project Leader GCLP (temporary position, 6 - 12 months, 32 hrs. per week)
- Hybrid
- Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Job description
Who are we looking for?
Are you an experienced Project Leader who has demonstrably led complex projects in a hospital or laboratory environment? Do you have detailed knowledge of GCLP guidelines, ISO accreditations and Next Generation Sequencing? Are you ready for a new challenging project in a growing high-end laboratory?
Join our team and become our Project Leader GCLP (32 hrs. per week).
Please note this is a temporary position of 6 to 12 months.
Who are we?
GenomeScan is a service provider for innovative DNA and RNA analyses. We offer fast, affordable, and high-quality patient diagnostics. Our diagnostic services are crucial for identifying disease causes and supporting individual treatment plans. We also undertake projects for research groups and clients in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
We take on a diverse range of challenging projects using advanced Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) techniques, including Whole Genome, Exome, and Gene-panel Sequencing, RNA- and Methyl sequencing, and various bioinformatics pipelines. Our laboratory is equipped with the latest Illumina, PacBio, Ion Torrent, and Nanopore sequencers, as well as robotic systems for automated sample processing. GenomeScan complies with international quality standards and holds ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 15189 accreditations.
In addition to our current ISO accreditations, we intend to implement GCLP guidelines in our laboratory to improve and expand our services for clinical trials.
We are looking for an experienced Project Leader to successfully set up our GCLP laboratory.
What will you do?
As our Project Leader GCLP, you will report tot the Laboratory Management and focus on setting up a laboratory for the implementation of complex GCLP projects.
You will:
Be responsible for creating a project plan, in collaboration with various stakeholders.
Set up a GCLP project team.
Serve as the single point of contact for internal and external stakeholders of this GCLP project.
Undertake all necessary actions to achieve GCLP compliance.
Ensure completion of all protocols, plans and contracts required for the implementation of the projects under GCLP.
Be responsible for setting up a laboratory enabling complex GCLP projects, while adhering to relevant procedures and health and safety guidelines, all according to the highest industry standards and quality of services.
Provide leadership and mentorship to the project team, fostering a culture of growth, expertise and high performance.
After the completion of this project, the GCLP lab team will be handed over to a team leader who will take over responsibility for GCLP lab operations.
Job requirements
What do we ask for?
Minimum bachelor’s or master’s degree in Life Sciences, Molecular Biology or similar, supplemented by relevant training in Project Management.
Recent experience in setting up a GCLP laboratory.
Detailed knowledge of GCLP guidelines; ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 15189 is preferred.
Knowledge of (modern) molecular genetic services.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent planning, organizing and management control skills.
Proficiency in Dutch and English, both verbally and in writing.
Willing and able to work on-site (Leiden) when the work requires.
What do we offer you?
Meaningful work with a challenging role at a company that believes that Next Generation Sequencing applications can contribute to improving healthcare.
A competitive salary, depending on your knowledge and experience.
An end-of-year bonus/ 13th month payment (8.3% of gross annual salary).
A holiday allowance (8% of gross annual salary).
A total of 200 holiday hours (based on full-time employment for a full year) with the possibility of buying/selling leave hours.
A collective pension scheme, with 50% of the contribution paid by GenomeScan.
Partner pension is included.
Several income protection insurances, to mitigate decrease in income in case of long-term illness.
A travel allowance or NS Business Card for your commute from and to Leiden.
A company laptop and telephone.
An inclusive and informal working environment in which you will be able to demonstrate your competences and knowledge.
Filling this position on a secondment or freelance basis is negotiable.
Do you see yourself in this role? Great! We look forward to receiving your application!
Not sure yet? Would you like to know more first? Contact Yvonne Klein at hr@genomescan.nl.
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