About the Role The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for planning and executing daily laboratory tasks, performing routine experiments to aid in the development and commercial production of Pharming’s products. This role involves collaboration with the Development, Operations, and CMC teams, ensuring all activities comply with quality standards and timelines. ## Key Responsibilities - Plan, execute, and document experiments in accordance with established procedures, protocols, and quality standards. - Record, analyze, and report experimental results accurately and promptly. - Collaborate with colleagues and cross-functional teams to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines. - Prepare, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), and other laboratory documentation. - Identify recurring issues, deviations, or improvement opportunities within the lab and proactively suggest solutions. - Maintain an overview of assigned tasks and communicate progress during team and project meetings. - Adhere to Pharming’s Quality Management System and assist in maintaining GMP-compliant laboratory documentation. - Foster a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment. ## Your Profile: Qualifications & Experience - Proficient in English, both written and spoken. - Basic knowledge of pharmaceutical drug development processes. - Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related field; or an MBO qualification with a minimum of 5 years relevant lab experience. - Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail. - Flexible, proactive, and capable of working independently as well as part of a team. - Experience in a GMP-regulated lab is a plus but not mandatory. - Familiarity with Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN) or electronic lab journals is advantageous but not required. - Commitment to Pharming’s mission, core values, and behaviors. ## Who we are We believe that people living with rare diseases deserve more. Pharming is a global biotechnology company addressing some of the toughest challenges in rare diseases. We develop and commercialize innovative therapies for rare and ultra-rare immunological and genetic conditions with significant unmet needs, leveraging our scientific and commercial expertise. By putting patients at the center of our work, we shape our strategy and decisions based on their insights as well as those of caregivers, clinicians, scientists, and partners. Our vision is a world where individuals with rare diseases do not have to wait for progress or care. Together with the communities that inspire us, we are creating new possibilities — demonstrating that breakthroughs are not merely discovered; they are created together. Ready to make a difference? Join us. ## What it’s like to work here At Pharming, every role contributes to moving rare disease therapies closer to those in need. We collaborate across teams, disciplines, and borders because breakthroughs don’t occur in isolation. Rare diseases are complex, and meaningful progress requires individuals who ask the right questions, challenge one another, and turn insights into action. At Pharming, you will be an active participant, not a bystander. We seek builders, problem-solvers, and bold thinkers who act with urgency, take ownership, and remain focused on what matters most: improving the lives of people living with rare diseases. Advancing rare disease care is a collective effort, and together, we are building what’s next. ## In addition, we offer: - Competitive annual salary - 8.33% holiday allowance - A minimum of 30 vacation days for a healthy work-life balance - Excellent pension plan to secure your future.