Laboratory Coordinator Research Analyst

What do we have to offer you?"

A key coordinating role within an ambitious research environment.
Opportunities to influence laboratory processes, innovation, and quality standards.
Competitive salary, year-end bonus, pension scheme, vacation days, and secondary benefits.
Sustainable Employability Budget for personal learning, training, and development.
Access to SFR’s international knowledge network, advanced laboratory facilities, and scientific community.
A collaborative culture with room for ownership, improvement initiatives, and professional growth.

Working at SFR

Schothorst Feed Research (SFR) is a leading international knowledge partner in animal nutrition. We combine advanced research, innovation, and consultancy to help clients worldwide improve animal performance and operational efficiency. To strengthen our laboratory organization and secure continuity in our research processes, we are recruiting a Laboratory Coordinator Research Analyst.

In short

Hours	Fulltime (36)
Employment type	Year contract
Category	Laboratory
Location	Lelystad

As Coordinator Research Analyst, you ensure that laboratory activities run smoothly, safely, and to the highest quality standards. You act as the operational right hand to the Laboratory Manager, leading and coaching analysts, safeguarding analytical accuracy, and continuously improving laboratory workflows. In this pivotal role, you bridge operations, quality, and innovation while helping SFR deliver reliable, science-based results to our partners.

You contribute to professionalizing our laboratory processes, drive standardization and digitalization of lab workflows, and function as deputy for the Laboratory Manager when required. With a strong focus on coordination, quality assurance, and analytical excellence, you help keep our research engine running at full strength.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate the daily planning and execution of laboratory activities.
Monitor turnaround times and proactively remove bottlenecks.
Supervise, coach, and train analysts to ensure consistent quality and development.
Verify and approve laboratory results and reports.
Safeguard compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
Supporting the validation of existing and new analyses.
Ensure efficient, accurate, and timely laboratory workflows.
Lead laboratory innovation projects and develop new analytical protocols.
Identify opportunities for automation, improved workflows, and data integrity.
Function as deputy for the Laboratory Manager during absence.
Support procurement decisions for laboratory equipment and tools.
Act as primary point of contact for cross-functional research teams regarding laboratory planning and prioritization in the absence of the Laboratory Manager.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in laboratory technology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years’ laboratory experience, incl. 2 years in a coordinating role.
Experience supervising analysts or mentoring junior colleagues is an added advantage.
Effective communication, and collaborative mindset.
Solid understanding of analytical methodologies and lab techniques.
Proven ability to optimize processes and drive continuous improvement.
High commitment to safety, quality assurance, and operational discipline.
Working proficiency in English and Dutch (written and spoken).

JOIN US!

Do you combine strong analytical expertise with coordination, quality leadership, and a passion for continuous improvement? Are you ready to contribute to reliable, high-impact research in animal nutrition? Then we invite you to bring your skills, initiative, and energy to Schothorst Feed Research.

Apply now and help strengthen the future of our research laboratory. For questions, contact Jelte Jan Reitsma at Email: JJReitsma@schothorst.nl
To apply send your resume to Human Resources email: HR@schothorst.nl