Working Student Project Office (temporary position)

For the project office in Amersfoort, Eurofins is looking for working students to temporarily strengthen the team at short notice in a dynamic laboratory environment.

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

Job Description

Working student opportunity within the project office

Are you a student who doesn’t want to sit still but instead wants to gain relevant work experience in a dynamic laboratory environment? This role is suited to students who want to contribute to laboratory-related processes and strengthen the team temporarily.

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

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.

Your tasks will include:

• 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.

Qualifications

Who are you?

• You are currently a student (HBO/WO or MBO level 4)
• You are available for 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

Additional Information

What do we offer you?

• An educational 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

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.