The VanDrie Group employs people from all sorts of backgrounds, from all kinds of countries. Our employees are our most important assets. Without them, we would not be able to make our wonderful products. We’d love to introduce you to the people behind the VanDrie Group!
Annelien de Groot-de Pater joined Labora as an intern 12 years ago. In the years that followed, she held many different jobs within the laboratory. Currently, she is an all-round front office assistant, but still takes plenty of samples and conducts analyses.
Annelien is not one to sit still; she recently gave birth to her second child. “After my maternity leave, I couldn’t wait to get back to work. At home, I’m also always on the go, with the kids, keeping the house tidy or running errands. My days are packed from morning till night. But I make sure to maintain a good work-life balance.”
There is always room for improvement. Fortunately, everything is possible here. That’s what makes Labora such a great place to work at for me.
ANNELIEN DE GROOT - DE PATER
Collecting samples from slaughterhouses, conducting microbiological and chemical analyses at the laboratory, LIMS management, report design: Annelien is familiar with all operations within Labora. “A personality test showed that I am quite direct and extroverted. Those qualities come in handy for front office work. Since taking this position, my job has consisted mainly of front office activities, which I really enjoy. I would like to grow to the role of front office team leader, so I can take on more responsibility for certain tasks. My supervisor knows this and we are looking into the options. It’s nice to be heard and to have your wishes taken seriously.”
Annelien is a committed employee and loves coming up with ideas to improve things. “Sometimes a few too many ideas,” she acknowledges with a smile. “I always look for opportunities to improve our quality or speed up processes. There is always room for improvement. Fortunately, everything is possible here. That’s what makes Labora such a great place to work at for me.”
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