Research assistant / analyst

Job Details

The laboratory of the research group is looking for an independent research assistant / analyst (part-time, 24–28 hours per week) at MBO/HBO level to prepare samples and perform analyses related to the composition of fish, their feed, and the water quality of aquaculture systems.

Your main tasks as an Analyst will involve the preparation and analysis of samples for nutritional research carried out within the research group.

These tasks mainly include:

• Performing classical analyses such as determination of dry matter, ash, Kjeldahl protein, crude fat, starch, energy, minerals, etc.
• Sample preparation, such as freeze-drying and grinding.
• Spectrophotometry and measurements related to water quality.
• Supervising (MSc, PhD) students when they work in the lab as part of their thesis research.

In short, we offer a varied position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.

The Aquaculture Biology and Fisheries Ecology (AFI) research group is part of the Department of Animal Sciences at Wageningen University. The group conducts research in the fields of fish, shellfish, and crustacean nutrition and health, as well as sustainable aquaculture systems and fisheries. These are the topics we are passionate about.

Requirements

Who are we looking for:

• You take responsibility for your tasks and are able to work independently.
• You can work accurately and follow established protocols.
• You like to think in terms of solutions and are flexible enough to adapt when situations change.
• You enjoy the challenge of performing routine analyses as efficiently as possible, together with your team.
• You like working in an international environment with people from different cultures and backgrounds.
• You don’t mind occasionally working outside regular working hours.

What we ask:

• A completed MBO/HBO education in chemical analysis or a comparable field.
• Good command of the English language, both spoken and written.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
• Work experience in sample preparation, Weende analysis, spectrophotometry, and knowledge of water quality is an advantage.
• An affinity with fish makes the work even more enjoyable.

Contact Information

For more information about the position, please contact Dr Roel Maas, e-mail: role.maas@wur.nl.
Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Ine van ‘t Land, Corporate Recruiter, via recruitment.asg@wur.nl

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Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

You can apply until 6 November 2025. The first interviews are scheduled in week 46 (10-14 November 2025).

Procedure
As part of our selection process, an assessment may be incorporated within the procedure