Technician / Analyst LC-MS/MS

About Us

Ardena is a leading contract research organization for the pharmaceutical industry. We support pharmaceutical organizations—from biotech companies to large pharmaceutical firms—in bringing new drugs to the clinic and the market. We offer a comprehensive and integrated portfolio of drug development, manufacturing, and bioanalytical services.

Ardena is a fast-growing, internationally oriented company with a dedicated team of over 500 professionals operating from five locations in Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Spain. Ardena has an open and transparent culture: team spirit, an open mindset, and ownership are key values in our company.

The laboratory in Assen is a highly specialized and innovative organization offering a wide range of bioanalytical services for the global pharmaceutical industry. In our modern GLP-compliant laboratory, our mission is to provide both quantitative and qualitative analyses of all types of drugs as well as biomarkers in biological matrices using LC-MS/MS, ligand-binding assays (ELISA), qPCR, and flow cytometry.

Our enthusiastic team of about 100 bioanalytical scientists has expertise ranging from small molecules and peptides to cells and proteins, including antibodies and antibody conjugates, oligonucleotides, vaccines, and nanoparticles.

For the Ardena Bioanalysis business unit, located in Assen, we are looking for a

Technician / Analyst LC-MS/MS

What you’ll be working on:

As an LC-MS/MS analyst, you will be involved in the analysis of biological samples and the processing of data, using LC-MS/MS as the primary technique. You will also be responsible for validating new methods. It is extremely important that the work is carried out in accordance with the GLP/GCP quality system. Since you will also support our project managers in preparing final reports, you’ll be involved in—and responsible for—the entire process from start to finish.

Your tasks will also include other lab-related duties such as maintenance and validation of instruments, as well as maintaining and continuously improving our GLP/GCP quality system. In collaboration with your colleagues in the lab, project managers, and your team manager, you will ensure we meet—or even exceed—our clients’ expectations.

Who we are looking for:

• You have an MBO diploma (secondary vocational education) in analytical chemistry or a similar field.
• Preferably, you have several years of experience in analyzing (biological) samples using LC-MS/MS.
• Experience with GLP/GCP quality systems is a plus.
• You are comfortable in a challenging and constantly changing work environment.
• You are proactive and eager to develop yourself.
• You are flexible, a problem solver, and a team player.
• You have an analytical mindset and can handle stressful situations well.
• You are quality- and results-oriented.
• You have good communication skills and speak English fluently. Knowledge of Dutch is a plus.

What we offer:

• A gross monthly salary between €2,500 and €3,500, depending on your knowledge and experience, based on a full-time (40 hours/week) contract.
• A non-routine work environment where you have the opportunity to further develop your skills.
• A rapidly growing and internationally expanding organization with an interesting and diverse portfolio of services, products, and clients.
• A dynamic workplace with enthusiastic and supportive colleagues.
• A company culture characterized by open communication and a strong focus on employee wellbeing.
• Attractive employment conditions.
• Flexible working hours.

Only candidates eligible to work in the EU will be considered for the position. Unfortunately, given the high volume of applications we receive for our vacancies, these professionals (not entitled to work in the European Union)  will not be given a status update. Agency calls will not be appreciated.