Operations Coordinator

Welcome to Maastricht University!
The world is changing rapidly, and we are evolving with it. Here, you can truly make a difference, whether you contribute to research, education, or the organization that supports them. As an Operations Coordinator, you will work in an environment where technology, research, quality, and collaboration come together—and where your work directly contributes to biomedical research and animal welfare.

Operations Coordinator 

Our goal: To further develop quality management and realize new, future-proof research facilities.
Your colleagues: Within the Central Animal Facilities (CAF), you will work alongside animal caretakers, biotechnicians, researchers, and support staff in a dedicated and professional team.

The Central Animal Facilities support biomedical research involving animals at Maastricht University. The coming years will focus on development and innovation. Our quality management system will be further enhanced, while we simultaneously work on the renovation and modernization of our facilities.
That is why we are looking for an Operations Coordinator who can maintain an overview, connect processes, and move projects forward.

In this role, you will focus on two key pillars:
a. further developing and embedding the quality management system, and
b. contributing to the renovation project of new facilities.
You will collaborate with various technical and facility services, external partners, and the management team. Acting as the link between technology, organization, and research, you ensure that processes run smoothly and comply with all legal and technical requirements.

What you will do
You will focus on quality management, renovation projects, and the management of technical facilities within the CAF. Your tasks and responsibilities include:
•    Developing, maintaining, and improving the quality management system (ISO 9001:2015)
•    Supporting the renovation project of new facilities and monitoring technical and regulatory requirements
•    Coordinating with internal departments such as Facility Services, IDEE, and HSB, as well as external partners
•    Monitoring technical processes within the facilities, such as ventilation, temperature, and installations
•    Identifying bottlenecks and initiating improvements in processes and organization
•    Acting as the point of contact for technical and organizational matters
•    Staying involved in daily operations within the facilities to fully understand processes
•    Communicating effectively with clients and partners

Are you ready to help shape the direction for the years ahead? We would love to meet you.

What you bring
We are not looking for a checklist, but for who you are and what you bring. Do you recognize yourself in the following?
•    Strong organizational skills and overview: You can manage complex projects and structure and improve processes
•    Quality-driven: You work accurately and are motivated to improve processes and systems
•    Project-oriented and communicative: You easily switch between stakeholders and projects
•    Technical and practical insight: You have an interest in technical installations, facilities, and regulatory guidelines
•    Experience in an animal facility or research environment: You are familiar with practice in animal facilities or willing to develop in this area
•    Proficiency in English (B1/B2 level): You can easily communicate with clients and are able to read and process English texts

What we offer 
At Maastricht University, you’ll work in an international, open, and engaged environment. We offer:

• A 12-month contract (1,0 fte) with the prospect of a permanent contract based on mutual satisfaction. 
• A gross monthly salary between €3708,00 and €5538,00 (based on full-time employment of 38 hours per week). 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus.
• 29 vacation days (based on full-time), four additional days off (Carnival Monday and Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day), and the possibility to accrue up to 12 extra days through compensation hours.
• Flexible working hours, a home office allowance, and the option to work from home.
• Freedom and space to shape your work independently and develop your ideas.
• A close-knit community of colleagues to collaborate and grow with.
• A solid pension plan via ABP, company fitness schemes, and access to various university sports facilities.
• An inspiring work environment in the heart of Europe.

About the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML)
FHML is committed to health in the broadest sense: from molecule to human, and from healthcare to prevention. We train healthcare professionals and researchers through innovative educational programmes and conduct groundbreaking research in health and well-being. As part of Maastricht UMC+ (MUMC+), our international and interdisciplinary community forms a unique collaboration between university and academic hospital, where education, research, and care come together.

Interested?
Want to know more about this position or what it’s like to work at our university? Reach out to Andreas Teubner via a.teubner@maastrichtuniversity.nl or +31 6 186 56 250.  The end date of the publication is 24 May 2026.

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About Maastricht University
At Maastricht University, we collaboratively seek solutions to help move the world forward. We do this with 23,300 students and 5,400 employees across 5 regional locations, 6 faculties, and more than 70 research institutes. We encourage you to push boundaries and discover new opportunities for yourself and the world around you. Together, we can find the answers for tomorrow.

The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized.

At Maastricht University, we prefer to contact potential candidates directly. We therefore kindly ask that no agencies or intermediaries submit offers or approaches.

Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position.