Laboratory Manager, Clinical Safety Laboratory

QPS Netherlands, B.V. is part of QPS Holdings, a global, full-service CRO providing discovery, preclinical, and clinical research services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide. At our Groningen site, we support a wide range of clinical research activities in a highly collaborative and regulated laboratory environment. Our new QPS Clinical Safety Laboratory delivers critical hematology, biochemistry, and urinalysis testing that supports clinical trials and helps ensure patient safety and data integrity.

The Laboratory Manager will play a key role in the continued development and expansion of the Clinical Safety Laboratory in Groningen, helping shape laboratory operations, workflows, and team capabilities as the lab continues to grow. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced laboratory professional with a hands-on mentality who enjoys building and improving processes while also leading the day-to-day operations within a highly flexible and complex Clinical Safety Laboratory environment.

Working closely with site leadership, this role will help build efficient processes, strengthen the laboratory team, and support the continued expansion of laboratory capabilities while maintaining QPS global standards.

What you will do

• Lead and manage and support daily Clinical Safety Laboratory operations to ensure high-quality, compliant, and efficient service delivery

• Support the continued development and expansion of laboratory operations, systems, and workflows

• Supervise, coach, and develop laboratory staff, including hiring, training, and performance management

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, quality, and safety requirements

• Oversee laboratory instrumentation, maintenance, and implementation of new methods or services

• Coordinate laboratory planning and consumables management in line with study and business needs

• Partner with study teams, project management, and site leadership to support successful study execution

• Review study protocols and support laboratory readiness activities

• Troubleshoot operational and technical issues while driving continuous improvement initiatives

• Support client interactions and contribute to sponsor satisfaction through responsive collaboration

What you bring

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field

• 5–10 years of experience in a regulated laboratory environment, preferably within a clinical safety laboratory, CRO, or pharmaceutical setting (prior experience setting up or enhancing an existing lab’s structure would be very helpful)

• Experience leading, coaching, or mentoring laboratory teams

• Strong knowledge of laboratory quality systems, GCP, ISO15189, and applicable Dutch regulations

• Strong organizational skills with a clear and collaborative communication style

• Business-level English and at least B1-level Dutch language skills

Why QPS Groningen?

At QPS Groningen, you will join a collaborative, science-driven team where your work directly supports innovative clinical research for global pharmaceutical and biotech clients. This role offers the opportunity to help shape and grow our Clinical Safety Laboratory while working in a modern, well-established facility with experienced colleagues and short communication lines.

As part of a global CRO, QPS Netherlands B.V. combines international reach and stability with the agility and influence of a specialized local team. If you are looking for a role where you can lead, build, and make a visible impact, we would like to hear from you. Apply today!

Vaccination Protocol

At QPS, we are committed to maintaining a healthy and safe workplace. Our vaccination program, including Hepatitis B, supports that commitment. Participation may be required for some roles and voluntary or encouraged for others. By applying, you acknowledge your understanding of this policy as it relates to the position.

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