At Genmab, we are dedicated to building extra[not]ordinary® futures, together, by developing antibody products and groundbreaking, knock-your-socks-off KYSO antibody medicines® that change lives and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. We strive to create, champion and maintain a global workplace where individuals’ unique contributions are valued and drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our patients, care partners, families and employees.
Our people are compassionate, candid, and purposeful, and our business is innovative and rooted in science. We believe that being proudly authentic and determined to be our best is essential to fulfilling our purpose. Yes, our work is incredibly serious and impactful, but we have big ambitions, bring a ton of care to pursuing them, and have a lot of fun while doing so.
Does this inspire you and feel like a fit? Then we would love to have you join us!
Why Genmab?
At Genmab, we are dedicated to developing innovative antibody therapies with the goal of transforming cancer treatment. Our research laboratories are based in Utrecht, where our science comes to life. Supporting this scientific mission is our Lab Management team ensuring our labs operate safely, smoothly, and efficiently across areas such as Purchasing, Quality, Safety, Equipment, Operations, Logistics, and Shipping.
The Role
The Lab Shipments Associate plays a key role in enabling Genmab’s scientific teams to succeed. As part of the Lab Services team in the Netherlands, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end shipment of critical research materials, many of which are biological and require specialized handling and international transport. The Lab Services department consists of five sub-teams: Lab Equipment, Projects, Sustainability, Logistics, and Shipments. You’ll be working within the Shipping sub-team (2 FTE), closely collaborating with internal lab users and external couriers to ensure timely and compliant shipment of materials around the globe.
Please note that this is a temporary role for approximately 8 months. The role requires a minimum of 4 days per week, with flexibility for full-time.
Responsibilities
Coordinate the end-to-end shipment process for research materials, primarily biologicals
Package materials safely and accurately for national and international transport
Communicate with lab users to gather shipping requirements and timelines
Liaise with couriers and manage booking processes for temperature-controlled and specialized shipments
Generate shipping documentation and ensure compliance with applicable regulations
Create and process purchase orders in SAP
Maintain accurate records and collaborate closely with stakeholders across R&D
Provide input to improve and optimize standardized or predefined processes in your area of responsibility
Requirements
MBO or HBO level education. Please note that candidates with a PhD are considered overqualified for this hands-on role.
Background in life sciences, laboratories, biotechnology, pharma, or a related field preferred.
Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented attitude.
Comfortable with standardized administrative tasks requiring high accuracy
Experience with Excel, SAP, and Outlook.
Team player with a collaborative mindset and ability to multitask.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Recruitment Timeline
Application deadline: December 1
Shortlisting: Week of December 1
Onsite Interviews: Week of December 8
About You
You are genuinely passionate about our purpose
You bring precision and excellence to all that you do
You believe in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solving
You are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with a broad spectrum of backgrounds
You take pride in enabling the best work of others on the team
You can grapple with the unknown and be innovative
You have experience working in a fast-growing, dynamic company (or a strong desire to)
You work hard and are not afraid to have a little fun while you do so!
Locations
Genmab maximizes the efficiency of an agile working environment, when possible, for the betterment of employee work-life balance. Our offices are crafted as open, community-based spaces that work to connect employees while being immersed in our powerful laboratories. Whether you’re in one of our office spaces or working remotely, we thrive on connecting with each other to innovate.
About Genmab
Genmab is an international biotechnology company with a core purpose to improve the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For 25 years, its hard-working, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and harnessed translational, quantitative and data sciences, resulting in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers, antibody-drug conjugates, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators and effector function-enhanced antibodies. By 2030, Genmab’s vision is to transform the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases with Knock-Your-Socks-Off (KYSO®) antibody medicines.
Established in 1999, Genmab is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark with international presence across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit Genmab.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.
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