Recruitment for Life Sciences & Laboratories
No two laboratories are the same. Chemistry, microbiology, life sciences, diagnostics, and laboratory technology each require different knowledge, experience, and personality. Voltys helps laboratories, suppliers, and scientific organizations find professionals who understand both the content and the processes behind the role.
Professionals for research, commerce, engineering, and management
A microbiologist requires a different profile than a chemical laboratory technician or technical account manager. Therefore, we look not only at a job title, but also at analytical techniques, applications, processes, and the organization behind the laboratory.
Laboratory & research
- Laboratory Analyst
- Chemical Laboratory Technician
- Microbiologist
- R&D Specialist
- Research Analyst
- QA Officer
- QC Analyst
Commerce & applications
- Account Manager Laboratory Equipment
- Application Specialist
- Product Specialist
- Business Development Manager
- Technical Sales Specialist
- Product Manager
- Sales Manager
Service & management
- Field Service Engineer
- Service Coordinator
- Technical Specialist
- Laboratory Manager
- Service Manager
- Operations Manager
- Managing Director
Recruitment for laboratories, suppliers, and life science companies
Voltys supports both organizations where research and analysis take place daily and companies that supply equipment, instrumentation, consumables, and technical services for this purpose.
Research & analysis laboratories
Organizations within chemical analysis, quality control, research, and specialized laboratory processes.
Life sciences & diagnostics
Companies and institutions within microbiology, biotechnology, diagnostics, medical technology, and scientific research.
Equipment & instrumentation
Suppliers of laboratory equipment, analytical instruments, consumables, and specialty products.
Service & technical support
Organizations that install, maintain, support, and keep equipment technically available.
Laboratory knowledge that goes beyond the job profile
The right professional must not only be capable of handling the role but also understand which techniques, equipment, quality processes, and responsibilities are central to the organization.
Practical experience
More than ten years of experience within laboratories, suppliers, and laboratory technology.
Content profile analysis
We look at techniques, applications, responsibilities, and the processes behind the role.
Laboratory and supplier
Experience with both research environments and commercial and technical organizations surrounding the laboratory.
Targeted headhunting
For specialist and scarce positions, we also approach professionals who are not actively looking.
Personal supervision
Employer and professional receive substantive guidance throughout the entire recruitment process.
A specialized team for life sciences and laboratories
Leonie combines her practical experience within laboratories with Niels's broad executive search experience. This enables Voltys to provide guidance for both specialist professional roles and senior management positions.
Leonie van Dongen
Recruitment specialist for laboratories, life sciences, chemistry, microbiology, laboratory equipment, and technical services.
View Leonie's profile →Niels Uljee
Experienced sparring partner for senior commercial, technical, management, and executive positions within life sciences and specialist organizations.
View Niels' profile →From daily analysis to high-quality laboratory technology
The laboratory market encompasses diverse techniques, applications, and organizations. Every environment requires professionals with appropriate substantive knowledge, accuracy, and a sense of responsibility.
Chemistry & analytical laboratories
- Chemical analyses
- Materials research
- Quality control
- Process analysis
- Analytical instrumentation
Microbiology & biotechnology
- Microbiological examination
- Biotechnological applications
- Life sciences research
- Diagnostics
- Specialized research environments
R&D, QA & QC
- Research & Development
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Product development
- Process and quality control
Laboratory equipment
- Analysis tools
- High-end equipment
- Laboratory consumables
- Technical-commercial advice
- Application support
Service & technical support
- Installation and commissioning
- Maintenance and repair
- Field service
- Service planning
- Technical customer support
Specialized knowledge is becoming increasingly important
Laboratories work with diverse research techniques, high-quality equipment, and critical processes. As a result, there is a growing need for professionals who can quickly understand the requirements of a specific environment.
- Increasingly specialized analytical techniques
- High-quality and complex equipment
- Importance of reliable technical service
- Attention to quality and process continuity
- Collaboration between research and commerce
- International suppliers and organizations
Professionals who combine content, accuracy, and collaboration
In addition to professional knowledge, accuracy, communication, and an understanding of the broader organization are important. The right candidate understands what is needed to ensure processes run safely and reliably.
- Substantive laboratory knowledge
- Accurate and structured working method
- Knowledge of research and analysis techniques
- Technical or commercial affinity
- Customer-oriented communication
- Problem solving ability
- Collaboration with various disciplines
Targeted reach of specialist professionals
Experienced analysts, application specialists, technical experts, and managers are not always visible on regular job platforms.
Voltys maps the market in a targeted manner and approaches professionals who possess the right substantive knowledge, practical experience, and personality for the organization.
More about our approach for employers →Executive search within:
- Laboratories
- Life Sciences
- Chemistry
- Microbiology
- biotechnology
- Diagnostics
- Laboratory equipment
- medical technology
- Technical Services
- Management & Board of Directors
Recruitment within life sciences and laboratories
For which laboratory positions is Voltys recruiting?
Voltys recruits, among others, laboratory analysts, chemical laboratory technicians, microbiologists, R&D specialists, QA and QC professionals, and laboratory managers.
Does Voltys also recruit for suppliers of laboratory equipment?
Yes. We support suppliers and service providers with commercial, application, service, product, and management functions.
For which types of organizations does Voltys work?
We work for research and analysis laboratories, life science companies, diagnostic organizations, equipment suppliers, and technical service organizations.
Is Voltys active in the Netherlands and Belgium?
Yes. Voltys supports employers and professionals in both the Dutch and Belgian markets.
Can Voltys approach passively searching specialists?
Yes. Through targeted headhunting and executive search, we also reach professionals who are not actively applying.
Who is the point of contact for laboratory recruitment?
Leonie van Dongen is the primary point of contact within Voltys for life sciences, laboratories, laboratory equipment, and related functions.
Looking for a professional in life sciences or laboratories?
Leonie van Dongen helps laboratories, suppliers, and scientific organizations find research, commercial, technical, service, and management professionals.