Analyse patient samples for therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) and toxicology, mainly using LC-MS/MS, as well as HPLC and GC. This temporary 32–36-hour role in a pharmacy laboratory in Utrecht includes on-call duties outside office hours.
The role
You will work in a pharmacy laboratory analysing patient samples for therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) and toxicology. By measuring medicine concentrations and other substances, you support patient care and help clinicians optimise dosages.
Your duties include:
- Performing blood concentration measurements, mainly using LC-MS/MS, as well as HPLC and GC.
- Registering test requests and processing them in the laboratory information system.
- Preparing and checking reagents and chemicals for laboratory use.
- Contributing to the laboratory quality system in accordance with ISO 15189:2022.
- Managing equipment and troubleshooting faults; you will be the first point of contact when problems arise.
The laboratory also participates in scientific research and develops and applies analytical methods. You will work with analysts, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals. You will also take part in on-call duties outside office hours.
What you bring
- A completed higher professional education (HBO) qualification in Analytical Chemistry or an equivalent qualification.
- The ability to reach the workplace in Utrecht within 40 minutes when called in for on-call duty.
- The ability to give constructive feedback and suggest improvements.
- Accuracy, the ability to handle stress and a careful approach to following procedures.
- A willingness to learn and develop your knowledge of analytical techniques and processes.
- Good teamwork skills and a good command of Dutch.
- Experience with ISO 15189:2022 and/or biochemical analytical methods is an advantage, but not required. Recent graduates are also welcome.
What is offered
- A temporary contract for 32–36 hours per week.
- A gross monthly salary of €3,171–€4,492, based on a full-time week of 36 hours.
- An 8.3% end-of-year allowance and 8% holiday allowance.
- Opportunities for training and further personal and professional development.