(Senior) Scientific Expert in Assay Integration and Fluidics

(Senior) Scientific Expert in Assay Integration and Fluidics Apply online 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 – around 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, international and 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

QIAGEN Barcelona is a world leading center for applications in molecular diagnostics, expanding and enhancing the delivery of life-improving diagnostics systems for existing and emerging medical needs, with a focus on personalized healthcare in infectious diseases. We are located at the Barcelona Scientific Parc (PCB), close to major hospital and university campus, reinforcing our connections with the healthcare sector and our commitment to scientific innovation. We have created a diverse, collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a (Senior) Scientific Expert in Assay Integration and Fluidics, within the QIAstat R&D group. The successful candidate will work closely with QIAGEN experts and external development partners to lead the integration of molecular assays in microfluidics-based consumables, including all technological evolutions.

Key responsibilities :

• Become the technical reference for microfluidics and integration of molecular assays is self-contained consumables
• Evolve microfluidic designs to meet the functional requirements of individual workflow steps and the overall performance of the assays
• Evolve designs to improve manufacturability and facilitate large scale manufacturing
• Support root cause analysis and problem-solving for issues arising during development, clinical trials, or post-launch
• Design and execute test plans for verification of fluidics performance (e.g., flow control, mixing efficiency, reagent delivery) according to well established guidelines and regulations (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA, CE-IVD).
• Scientific coaching and mentoring of team members to ensure continuous development, sharing knowledge and best practices Position Requirements

Position Requirements

(Please ensure your application is submitted in English)

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 your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.

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