Working Student Project Office (summer period July–October)

For our project office in Barneveld, Eurofins is looking for working students at short notice to strengthen the team during the summer period from July to October. This is an opportunity to gain relevant work experience in a dynamic laboratory environment.

Do you have a background in life sciences, chemistry, or another lab-related field? That is a plus. However, if you are studying something else but have an interest in process-oriented and precise work, you are also encouraged to apply.

About Eurofins and the team

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing laboratory testing and advisory services. Eurofins’ environmental laboratories in the Netherlands offer a broad range of chemical, physical, and biological analyses across environmental matrices. From the locations in Amsterdam (Eurofins Omegam) and Barneveld (Eurofins Analytico), around 600 specialists manage the entire process from sampling to reporting.

What will you do?

As a working student within the project office, you will support the coordination and processing of research assignments. You will play an important role in ensuring a smooth workflow between clients, logistics, and the laboratory.

• Registering and checking incoming assignments and samples
• Verifying completeness and identifying discrepancies
• Processing data and results in systems
• Supporting the release and preparation of samples for shipment
• Coordinating with colleagues in logistics and the laboratory
• Contributing ideas for process improvements

You will work at the intersection of administration, logistics, and content—an ideal combination if you want to understand how laboratory processes work in practice.

Who are you?

• You are currently a student (HBO/WO or MBO level 4)
• You are available from July till October (at least 2 days per week, but more days is preferred)
• You work accurately and in a structured way
• You are stress-resistant and can switch between tasks effectively
• You have a good command of the Dutch language
• You have an affinity with laboratory work or a life sciences background (a plus, not required)
• You are proactive and not afraid to ask questions

What do we offer you?

• An educational summer job within a professional project office
• Insight into the world of laboratory research and project coordination
• An informal working environment with engaged colleagues
• Good guidance and room for personal development
• Market-based compensation

About the work environment

You will work within an organization focused on high-quality laboratory research and project support in areas such as environment, food, and pharma. The project office plays a central role by coordinating assignments and safeguarding process quality.