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We are looking for a Lab Technician ELISA to support the Seed Health laboratory team in preparing and processing seed samples for quality testing.

Are you accurate, reliable, a quick learner, and a real team player? Then keep reading!

Important: This is a temporary position until November 1st, 2025, due to the peak season.

You will join Monsanto, an international and innovative company located in Bergschenhoek, specializing in the development and production of vegetable seeds. This site focuses on improving crop varieties and testing cultivation methods to support sustainable agriculture.

As a Lab Technician ELISA, you will support routine Seed Health testing. Your main task will be preparing seed samples – a repetitive, yet crucial step in the lab process.

Your responsibilities include:

• Collecting, counting, and preparing vegetable seed samples
• Using LIMS, Microsoft Office, and internal systems
• Following procedures related to quality (ISO/ISTA) and phytosanitary standards
• Performing routine maintenance tasks to maintain lab certifications
• Supporting colleagues during testing processes
• Contributing to a safe and positive work environment (HSE-compliant)

The training period will take approximately 2 weeks and covers basic tasks such as seed counting, grinding, and handling sample bags.

• A role at a leading international organization
• Gross monthly salary of €2,750 (based on a 38-hour workweek)
• Full-time position: 38 hours per week (7.6 hours per day)
• Travel allowance
• Opportunity to gain valuable lab experience in a dynamic environment
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Additional benefits through Balans:

• Access to LinkedIn Learning for your professional development
• Ongoing support and personal check-ins provided by Balans

• MBO level 4 (or higher) in a relevant field
• No specific experience required, but accuracy and integrity are essential
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office; experience with LabVantage is a plus
• Good command of the English language (spoken and written)
• Team-oriented, proactive, and quality-focused
• Willingness to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Call Loïs, Career Specialist, at 088-8900847 or email [email protected].

Balans is the specialist in recruitment for laboratory and process industry positions. We are fully committed to creating the perfect match between people, roles, and added value. Because we believe it's important that people get the most out of their work. That employers and employees truly mean something to each other. That’s how we help individuals and organizations bring their ambitions to life.