The Role 

We’re seeking a System Developer to bring exceptional experimental skills and deep theoretical knowledge to our spectrometer development team. In this role, you’ll design, test, and refine the optical systems at the heart of our diagnostic platform. You’ll collaborate across disciplines — from biotech to software — to ensure our optical designs integrate seamlessly into a robust, field-ready product. 

If you’re pragmatic, inventive, and thrive in a fast-moving start-up environment, you’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on technology with global health relevance. 

What You’ll Do 

• Lead the development of the optical read-out unit in collaboration with internal teams and external partners. 
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments that drive performance improvements in our spectrometer technology. 
• Test and evaluate prototypes, ensuring readiness for integration into a diagnostic platform. 
• Perform in-depth data analysis (Python) and document findings with precision. 
• Integrate optical designs with microfluidic and vibrational spectroscopy applications. 
• Act as the go-to optics expert, advising cross-disciplinary teams on optical considerations. 

What You Bring 

• Master’s or PhD in Physics, Optical Engineering, or related field. 
• Deep understanding of optical systems, from theory to hands-on implementation. 
• Proven experience running and analyzing optical experiments. 
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis and experimental control. 
• A start-up mindset — comfortable with rapid iteration and resourceful problem-solving. 
• Strong communication skills for cross-disciplinary collaboration. 
• Bonus: Experience with microfluidics, spectroscopy, or biotech instrumentation. 

Why Join Us 

• Play a key role in building technology that will directly improve global healthcare. 
• Be part of an early-stage team where your ideas and expertise have immediate impact. 
• Work at the intersection of optics, biotech, and data science. 
• Enjoy the agility and ownership that comes with a fast-growing start-up. 

📍 Location: Amsterdam
🕒 Timing: As soon as possible
💼 Full-time

The Role

We’re seeking a Quality Manager to lead our quality and compliance efforts. You’ll be responsible for maintaining and improving our Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring regulatory compliance, and embedding a quality-first mindset across teams.

We’re looking for someone pragmatic, comfortable in a startup environment, focused on automation, and able to operate in a lean and efficient manner while maintaining high standards.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and evolve the QMS (ISO 13485, MDR, IVDR, FDA 21 CFR Part 820).
• Support regulatory submissions and ensure full audit readiness.
• Implement quality processes that balance compliance with speed and flexibility.
• Drive quality improvements using AI tools and automation where possible.
• Drive initiatives to reinforce Nostics’ quality culture and actively engages in exploring new methods to optimize the QMS
• Management of supplier assessments, validation activities, audits, CAPAs, Nonconformances, Changes and management review processes
• Advise leadership on quality risks and improvement opportunities.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years in quality management in a regulated (ISO 13485 / MDR / IVDR) setting.
• Experience with IVDR and FDA regulatory processes preferred, ideally having supported a full product development cycle from initiation to approval.
• Strong knowledge of QMS, validation, and compliance strategy.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, lean startup environment.
• Hands-on mindset, with a clear, practical approach to problem-solving.
• Familiarity with AI and automation, ideally in quality or regulatory workflows.