Laboratory Coordinator

Laboratory Coordinator (Life, Physical Sciences and Life Support) - On-site - - Noordwijk , Zuid-Holland , Netherlands - ESA/ESTEC Job description We are looking for a Laboratory Coordinatorto support and coordinate the Life, Physical Sciences Instrumentation and Life Support Laboratoryof the European Space Agency (ESA) at ESTEC in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. The Laboratory Coordinator shall have a leading, coordinating and hands-on technical role in the operation, management and continuous development of the laboratory and its associated facilities . The coordinator will carry significant responsibility for laboratory planning, stakeholder coordination, personnel competence, safety, quality assurance and the effective execution of laboratory activities related to microgravity research, life support, planetary protection and other exploration related activities. Please note, the successful candidate will be employed by ATG Europe (or one of its subsidiaries). Furthermore, upon selection, they will be subject to a general security screening performed by an external provider (further information will be provided at the interview stage). The successful candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to: Laboratory Coordination - Lead and coordinate the day-to-day operation of the laboratory, its facilities, personnel and supporting services, while actively contributing to technical activities; - Coordinate weekly technical meetings and participate in Laboratory Management Boards to report progress, resolve priorities and support decisions on resources, safety, anomalies and non-routine activities; - Maintain effective interfaces with laboratory users, ESA representatives and supporting services, including Laboratory Administration, IT, Health and Safety, HRE and the ESTEC workshop; - Ensure sufficient trained and competent personnel are available to safely operate the facilities and maintain continuity of critical functions; -...