Research Assistant: Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Assurance

Role Overview:
Contribute to the analytical workflows of the Aquatic Ecology Department by conducting an audit of our existing catalogue of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Work with our research assistant team to develop and update SOPs for a range of aquatic ecology laboratory and field procedures. The initiative is part of a wider refresh of quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes within the department and the NIOO-KNAW including sample labelling, sample storage, reporting templates, and data storage and you will work in these areas as necessary in order to strengthen the connectivity of this workflow. You will work with research assistants from other departments to improve consistency of QA/QC processes across the NIOO-KNAW.

Responsibilities:
- Conduct an audit of existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Develop and update SOPs for laboratory and field procedures in aquatic ecology
- Work on quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes including sample labelling, sample storage, reporting templates, and data storage
- Collaborate with research assistants from other departments to improve consistency of QA/QC processes across the NIOO-KNAW

Requirements:
- Background in conducting laboratory analyses
- Affinity with working with optimizing work and data flows
- Interest in aquatic sciences
- Quality-oriented, attentive to detail, and experience in working with and writing SOPs
- Recently graduated with a Msc or a University of Applied Science degree (HBO)
- Ability to communicate well in written and spoken English
- Willingness to work with a team
- Motivated to complete work independently but willing to ask for help when required

Qualifications:
- Msc or HBO degree in a relevant field
- Experience in writing and working with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Strong attention to detail and quality orientation
- Good communication skills in English
- Teamwork and independent work capabilities

What They Offer:
- Minimum salary of € 3.029 and maximum salary of € 3.623 gross per month for a full-time appointment (scale 6 cao Nederlandse Universiteiten/KNAW)
- Additional benefits including 8% vacation allowance, 8.3% year-end bonus, travel allowance, internet allowance, home working allowance, and pension accrual with ABP
- Excellent package of secondary benefits tailored to different life stages, lifestyles, and career ambitions
- Opportunity to increase annual leave days by working extra hours
- Support for obtaining a Certificate of Good Conduct as part of the employment procedure
- Inclusive work environment with emphasis on diversity and development opportunities