NLPolicy Officer, Animal-Free Innovation and Animal Welfare
Netherlands Government, Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food QualityNetherlandsFarmed animal welfareAnimal law and enforcementPolicyLegal
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Why this is on the board
Rules on animal testing apply to every lab in the Netherlands at once, so whoever helps write them determines, within the European framework, which methods researchers use. You also translate new animal-free techniques into policy. An alternative that already works in one lab only becomes the norm once someone sets it down in rules and practice.
About the role
Policy officer developing and implementing animal welfare regulations and accelerating the transition to animal-testing-free innovation methods. - Develop, evaluate, and steer policy on laboratory animal welfare aligned with national and European legislation; coordinate with ethics committees, advisory bodies, and enforcement authorities. - Support the Transition to Animal-Testing-Free Innovation programme by monitoring developments in alternative methods and translating them into policy and…
Requirements
| Language | Dutch required |
|---|---|
| Work authorisation | EU citizens or existing permit |
| Screening | Not mentioned |
| Where you work | On site in the Netherlands · Netherlands |
| Level | Mid level |
| Salary | €49.584–€75.300 |
| Posted | 14 October 2026 |
| Closes | 26 October 2026 |
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