Join a medical microbiology laboratory in Amsterdam. Process patient samples, set up cultures and rapid tests, and support bacterial diagnostics. 24–36 hours per week, including weekend shifts; salary €2,591–€3,731 per month based on 36 hours.
The role
As a medical microbiology laboratory assistant, you will contribute to patient diagnostics. Your tasks include registering microbiology requests, processing patient samples, setting up cultures and rapid tests, assessing Gram-stained preparations, and supporting analysts in reading bacterial cultures.
You will use laboratory equipment and a laboratory information system, following established guidelines and procedures and working with care and attention to patients. The laboratory is in Amsterdam, North Holland.
Hours and offer
The role is for 24–36 hours per week and includes weekend shifts.
This is a temporary contract: an initial one-year contract, with the possibility of a permanent contract afterwards. The salary is €2,591–€3,731 per month based on a 36-hour week. The offer also includes 8.33% holiday allowance, an 8.33% year-end payment, and additional PLB hours.
Depending on your skills and commitment, you may progress to an analyst role after an induction and training programme.
What you bring
- An MLO (Middelbaar Laboratorium Onderwijs) diploma; a medical microbiology focus is preferred.
- Availability for weekend shifts.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong Dutch-language skills and good communication skills.
- Resilience under pressure, flexibility, and a solution-oriented approach.
- Experience in medical or clinical microbiology is an advantage.