Lab Engineer - Disposables (f/m/d)

Overview

At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible.

We’re dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we've grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We’re always striving to identify talented individuals to join our exceptional teams.

We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we're just getting started. If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you.

At QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact.

Join us, grow with us, and together, let's shape the future of biological discovery.

Position Description

• You manage a highly specialized physical lab focusing on developments for microfluidic products
• You plan and execute complex physical and chemical analysis, including biological applications like PCR workflows. You apply advanced statistics for study layouts and document the results according to IVD standards. You assess, review and report data, with a clear understanding of its reliability, quality and traceability. Interpret findings and draw authoritative conclusions and recommendations, identifying challenges and proposing improvements.
• You design, source and qualify highly complex instruments for the lab and manage the maintenance and necessary adaptions to support the disposable developments.
• You stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in physical lab technology and relevant industry regulations and you are constantly extending your knowhow regarding high-end technologies for microfluidic polymer systems. You maintain a good understanding of health and safety in an R&D environment and a willingness to promote a safety-first culture.
• You work within a matrix environment: estimating project resource and facility requirements, analyzing the effect of resource on timelines; planning and coordinating work packages for several people. This includes the ability to work across departmental boundaries and influence others to effectively and efficiently deliver agreed work.
• You ensure that there is an effective sharing of relevant lab knowledge within the team and you coach and mentor junior staff to ensure continuous development and nurture a connected and effective team.
  
  

Position Requirements

• Engineering education with at least 2 years relevant work experience in the fields of polymers, medical devices and microfluidics or comparable background
• Experience in lab management of physical labs, in the development of physical lab devices and knowledge in polymeric medical components are essential. Further experience in chemical and biological lab work is desired
• Demonstrated skills in CAD design (SolidWorks) and programming (Python, C, others)
• Experience in planning and organizing own and others’ lab work to deliver studies/ small projects to meet quality, budget and timeline requirements and the ability to analyze and interpret data, as well as prepare high quality protocols and reports, is essential.
• Demonstratable troubleshooting skills with knowledge of specific statistical tools is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in German and English are required
  
  

What We Offer

• Holiday pay as well as additional days off on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve & Carnival Monday
• Hybrid working (depending on your role)
• Bicycle leasing for employees
• Gym & free sport classes
• Company pension scheme & employer contributions to a savings plan
• Subsidized lunch
• Childcare for children under 3 (QIAkids) - a spot cannot be guaranteed
• Internal training opportunities
• Free parking
• Pakadoo (receiving private packages on site)
  
  

Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking.  

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.