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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
  
  

• PhD in Physics, Biomedical engineering, Materials Science, or any other relevant technical or scientific disciplines.
• Scientific curiosity, analytical mindset, wish and ability to solve problems, innovate and introduce improvements aimed at developing best-in-class products.
• Significant research and development experience in diagnostics or molecular assays within industry or academia with a focus on some of the following: development of IVD Point-of-Care consumables, especially for DNA/RNA extraction; multiplex Real-Time PCR, immunoassays, hematology or clinical chemistry
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with a track record of tailoring communication to the target audience. Experience of external stakeholder management and/or international customer partnering is highly desirable.
• Proven leadership experience in medium to high complexity environments ideally within product development. Excellent abilities in nurturing and coaching team members to support personal development and growth.
• Desirable: proven knowledge of IVD regulations, especially in processes such as design control.