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.
About the opportunity
Join QIAGEN in Barcelona as an Office Administrator and play a key role in creating an efficient, welcoming, and engaging workplace experience. In this onsite role, you will support the smooth daily operation of the office, working closely with employees, leadership, visitors, external partners, and service providers. You will be a central point of contact for the site, combining hands-on coordination with a proactive and service-oriented approach.
Your tasks include
Managing day-to-day office operations, including facilities, maintenance, cleaning, supplies, equipment, vendor relationships, safety, security, and workplace standards.
Acting as the main point of contact for visitors, customers, auditors, employees, external partners, and service providers, ensuring a professional and positive experience.
Providing administrative and coordination support to leadership and employees, including scheduling, meeting logistics, reporting, communications, meeting materials, minutes, and documentation.
Coordinating internal events, offsites, executive visits, local celebrations, and employee engagement initiatives.
Monitoring the office budget and supporting the management of purchase orders, invoices, contracts, supplies, and related documentation in collaboration with Finance and other stakeholders.
Leading or supporting office relocations, workplace improvements, cross-functional projects, and process optimization initiatives.
Ensuring daily operations comply with company policies, local regulations, SOPs, mandatory training requirements, ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and the QIAGEN Code of Conduct.
Your profile
Degree or master’s degree in Business Administration, Business Organization, Office Management, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in office administration, office management, facilities coordination, or a similar administrative role.
Experience in an international environment is beneficial; experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or regulated sector is an advantage.
Confident user of Microsoft Office and familiar with office management tools, systems, and documentation processes.
Clear and effective communication skills in Spanish and English (mandatory).
What we offer
Meal voucher
Health Insurance (conditional to your role)
Bonus/Commission
Referral Program
Employee Assitance Program
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.
Skills Required
- Degree or master's degree in Business Administration, Office Management, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience in office administration, office management, or facilities coordination
- Clear and effective communication skills in Spanish and English
- Confident user of Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with office management tools, systems, and documentation processes
- Experience in an international environment
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated sector
QIAGEN Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about QIAGEN and has not been reviewed or approved by QIAGEN.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work options (hybrid or remote where roles allow), flexible hours, sabbaticals, and site-specific childcare support work–life fit. Programs are presented as available where roles allow, signaling adaptable benefit design.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A global Employee Assistance Program for employees and immediate family, alongside broader wellbeing initiatives and community volunteering time, provides everyday support. Recognition for inclusive culture reinforces the emphasis on a supportive environment.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave positioned as above typical U.S. norms and family-oriented offerings (e.g., on-site childcare at some locations) enhance caregiver support. Reports of solid PTO and holidays further strengthen family time.
QIAGEN Insights
What We Do
QIAGEN is the leading global provider of Sample to Insight solutions that enable customers to gain valuable molecular insights from samples containing the building blocks of life. Our sample technologies isolate and process DNA, RNA and proteins from blood, tissue and other materials. Assay technologies make these biomolecules visible and ready for analysis. Bioinformatics software and knowledge bases interpret data to report relevant, actionable insights. Automation solutions tie these together in seamless and cost-effective workflows. QIAGEN provides solutions to more than 500,000 customers around the world in Molecular Diagnostics (human healthcare) and Life Sciences (academia, pharma R&D and industrial applications, primarily forensics).
