All-round laboratory assistant (Fisheries)

Do you enjoy variety in your work, want to contribute to fish and fisheries research, and enjoy working as part of a team? If so, we have a great vacancy for you at Wageningen Marine Research as an all-round laboratory assistant in IJmuiden!This position is offered initially for a period of six months.

With your practical experience, species knowledge and attention to detail, you will ensure that the research can be carried out effectively.

Your duties and responsibilities are: 

• sample processing in WMR’s research facilities or during visits to fish auctions across the country;
• logistical organisation of sampling both at the lab and in the field;logistical organisation of sampling logistical organisation of sampling both at the lab and in the field;
• fishing vessels to collect samples;
• recording research data, identifying any anomalies and supplying data to researchers.

You will be working alongside various colleagues in different project groups in the field of fish and fisheries and will be versatile enough to contribute to a range of studies, such as by-catches and commercial fish. You will be based at the office and research facilities of Wageningen Marine Research in IJmuiden. 

You are a proactive and solution-oriented team player with strong communication skills and a professional attitude towards fishermen. You are also able to work effectively both independentlyand as part of a team.and as part of a team.

You also possess: 

• A minimum of an MBO-4 qualification or equivalent, and a keen interest in fisheries research. Experience in (freshwater) fisheries, research, and knowledge of fish and other marine species is an advantage.
• Category B driving licence.
• Basic knowledge of fish and other marine species.
• Flexibility regarding working hours, due to unloading and vessel visits.
• Proficiency in Dutch at B2 level.
• Attention to detail to be able to interpret and carry out sampling and data protocols.

Please notice:

Due to Dutch immigration laws, candidates from outside the EU/EFTA zone, can usually not be hired for this position. More information can be found on the website of the Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service.

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

• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• there is a strong focus on vitality;
• a fixed year-end bonus of 8,3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between € 2,824.- and  € 3,567.- for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 6). We are offering you a six-month fixed-term contract, which will be extended depending on the availability of research projects and your performance. We would, of course, be happy to discuss this with you if you have any questions. 

We encourage development and internal mobility within our organisation. Our recruitment and selection policy sets out the conditions that apply specifically to you as a (former) employee. If you have any questions, we are happy to help.

Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees. 

Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center. This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job.

Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.

For more information about the position, please contact Sieto Verver, teamleader via +31 317-487045 or email: sieto.verver@wur.nl.

Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Ine van’t Land, Corporate Recruiter, via recruitment.asg@wur.nl.

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

You can apply up to and including April 30, 2026. Internal candidates are preferred to apply before April 16, 2026.

We review applications on a rolling basis, including before the closing date. As a result, the vacancy may close earlier than indicated.

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

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​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, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 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.

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We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

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