Medical & Blood Collection
Medical work at Sanquin – Care for the donor, safety for the patient.
As a medical professional at Sanquin, you make a difference every day – for donors and for patients.
At Sanquin, medical professionals work together every day towards one goal: a safe and reliable blood supply for the whole of the Netherlands. From assessing donors and safely collecting blood and plasma, to advising hospitals on complex transfusion questions – our teams play an indispensable role in healthcare.
Below, you will find three key roles within our medical department.
A unique field with many benefits
Working as a medical professional at Sanquin is different from many other healthcare settings:
- You mostly work with healthy individuals – our donors.
- You work during the day, occasionally in the evening, and sometimes on Saturdays. Never on Sundays or public holidays.
- Your work carries medical responsibility but is physically less demanding than clinical care.
- You enjoy a good work-life balance and a friendly atmosphere in close-knit teams.
Donor Doctor & Senior Donor Doctor
Medical work that impacts thousands of patients through healthy donors.
As a donor doctor, you assess the suitability of donors and monitor medical safety during donation. You do not work with patients, but with healthy, motivated people who want to contribute to society.
Senior donor doctors also have a coordinating role: they are the go-to people for complex cases, supervise fellow doctors and contribute to policy and quality improvement within the region.
What you will do:
- conduct medical examination
- assess physical and mental suitability
- advise and inform about donation
- assess acute abnormalities during donation
- as a senior: consultation, quality policy and coaching
Who is this for?
BIG-registered doctors with an interest in preventive medicine, risk assessment and people-oriented contact. Suitable for general practitioners, company doctors, youth doctors, GPs (in training), internists, or doctors who want to make a switch.
Transfusion physician
The specialist who ensures that every patient receives the right blood product.
As a transfusion physician, you are indispensable in the chain between the laboratory and the hospital. You assess complex immunohematological issues, advise medical specialists, and determine transfusion strategies for patients with increased risks or special antibodies.
It is a unique role in which you switch between science, clinical decision-making and quality control.
What you will be doing:
- Consulting and advising hospitals
- Assessing complex transfusion cases
- Determining transfusion strategies
- Collaborating with laboratories and blood bank regions
- Ensuring quality and safety in the transfusion chain
- Contributing to research and innovation
Who is this for?
BIG-registered doctors with a strong interest in haematology, immunology, laboratory medicine and patient safety.
Training and development
Sanquin is the only organization in the Netherlands offering training to become a Donor Physician for BIG-registered medical doctors. New doctors receive full training and the opportunity to grow further.
Our blood collection staff often have a background in nursing, individual healthcare (IG), medical assisting, or dental assisting. Every new blood collection employee also receives internal training from Sanquin
Meaningful, responsible, and people-centered work
You build relationships with donors, contribute to life-saving care, and work in a professional organization recognized worldwide as a leader in blood transfusion.
Do you want to provide care with social impact? Then Sanquin is the place for you.
What your colleagues say
Pleasant work atmosphere
"A great balance between professional and personal fulfillment."
A sea of opportunities
"Many doctors would truly feel at home at Sanquin."
