Associate Specialist Product Development

Overview

At the heart of QIAGEN’s business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.

We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.
Our most valuable asset are our employees – more than 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people’s lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.

Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.

Position Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Product Development Specialist to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will contribute in developing innovative products and solutions in the field of biotechnology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design, development, and optimization of cell culture processes and protein/enzyme purification protocols.
• Conduct experiments to characterize new enzymes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, and quality control, to ensure successful product development.
• Analysis and interpretation of experimental data, including their presentation and discussion within the team.
• Contribution of new ideas for product and process development.
• Maintaining accurate and detailed laboratory records, according to the company procedures.

Position Requirements

• Master's degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in molecular biology and/or protein biochemistry.
• Understanding of cell culture techniques, protein purification methods, and analytical techniques.
• Experience with cell culture, chromatography, and electrophoresis preferred.
• Must be able to communicate/write in English.
• Good computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Personal Requirements

• Excellent problem-solving skills, precision, and attention to detail.
• High degree of responsibility, commitment, and flexibility is a must.
• Ability to work well in a team, positive attitude.
• Good communication skills.
• Good observation skills.

What we offer

At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe, and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high-performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel in your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.

We offer:

• Possibility to develop in an international company.
• Training and development programs.
• Private medical care.
• Multisport card.
• Flexible benefits platform.
• Language classes.
• Friendly atmosphere.
• Casual dress code.

Please make sure to send an English version of your CV!