Practicumondersteuners (TOA)

For the Practicum Facilities Support Department, we are looking for 2 (1,8 FTE) enthusiastic
Practicum support assistant (TOA)

Your job
Our Department of Practicum Facility Support (PFO) is committed to providing optimal services for all labs in the teaching buildings of Wageningen University & Research. A team of 20 employees works in close consultation with the lecturers and provides support to ensure that the practicums run smoothly. These labs, which are held in various teaching buildings, are very diverse. Ranging from chemically oriented labs to animal and plant dissection labs.

Your work consists of:

• In a lively environment taking care of all matters concerning lab preparation. With the team you do this for about 250 different subjects in 46 lab rooms;
• Working in teams of varying sizes from 3 people to about 8 people;
• Facilitate and assist teachers and teaching staff during the labs;
• As Practicum Support Officer, manage lab rooms, supplies, (chemical) waste and documents;
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment;
• Supervise compliance with (safety) rules and regulations.

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• the option to accrue additional compensation / holiday hours by working more, per week;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed December bonus of 8.3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a competitive gross salary of between € 2.872,- and € 3.454,- for a full-time working week of 38 hours, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale 6). Initially, we offer you a one-year contract, which will then be extended to an open-ended contract if there is mutual enthusiasm. Of course, we would be happy to discuss this with you if you have any questions.

Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a unique position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.

You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland, and at a university that has been chosen as the “Best University” in the Netherlands for the 19th consecutive time. The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”.

Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,700 employees (7,000 fte), 2,500 PhD and EngD candidates, 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.

Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR.

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves and do not appreciate unasked for services from recruitment agencies. However, sharing in your network is appreciated You are/have:

• Completed at least an MLO-4 degree in chemistry or biological/medical;
• A positive team player who is helpful, solution-oriented and independent;
• You are an expert in communication and planning to increase the success of a practical;
• You can switch quickly between tasks and this gives you a lot of energy;
• You speak and understand English;
• In possession of a first aid and BHV diploma or willing to get these;
• You are available for 1,0 FTE.

You can see that there are plenty of challenges ahead of you. These challenges can also be seen as development opportunities. So if you do not yet have the track-record required in the vacancy, but do have solid work experience, we would also like to invite you to apply. For more information about this position, please contact Nicole Jacobs, Hoofd Practicum Facilitaire Ondersteuning (PFO), telephone 0317-481708 or via e-mail nicole.jacobs@wur.nl

For more information about the procedure, please contact Yvette van Veldhuizen, HR Business Partner via yvette.vanveldhuizen@wur.nl

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This vacancy will be listed up to and including 25 August 2025

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

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Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization.