Analytical Testing Coordinator (m/f/*)

Job Description:

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As an Analytical Testing Coordinator (m/f/*) for the Global EHS Laboratory, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.

Here, you will make an impact by:

• Manage end-to-end subcontracted testing operational workflows - from initial proposal synthesis down to financial validation and final analytical report verification
• Coordinate sample collection schedules with environmental/technical consultants and track chain-of-custody through external ISO/IEC 17025 accredited labs
• Synthesize complex consultant proposals into standardized General Project Outlines (GPOs) for internal approval and operational execution
• Monitor lead times, chase pending analytical reports, address quality query resolution (e.g., out-of-spec results, re-testing requests), and evaluate lab turnaround performance
• Audit incoming Lab reports against GPO requirements and raw consultant data before final archiving
• Technical review of the Lab report against the quality objectives for the project and the performance criteria of the test method.
• Request quotation updates, perform 3-way matching (Quote vs. Purchase Order vs. Invoice), and approve external lab/consultant invoices

 

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements:

• Bechelor’s degree in one of the following Chemistry, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Business Administration, Office Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Project Management
• Experience in a role requiring strong administrative support, project coordination, procurement support, or data management within a structured corporate, technical, or industrial environment
• Sound understanding of analytical parameters, unit conversions, and testing methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to manage external vendors, field consultants, and internal interdisciplinary teams effectively. 
• Exceptional precision in data auditing, numeric reconciliation, and quality control verification.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet software (Excel) and data management platforms

• Proficiency in Dutch and English

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Experience in an analytical lab setting
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP) or Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

 

Job specifics:

·       Location Information: Zwijndrecht, Belgium

·       Office based – 4 days a week

·       Working pattern: Full time

 

Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations? 

If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us.

We look forward to hearing from you!

 

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