Lab Shipments Associate, Lab Services

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