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
As part of our Global Plastics Technologies Team in Barcelona you play a key role in managing the full life cycle of plastic components, from development through to serial production. This role will be offering you the opportunity to take technical ownership of injection-molded components in a highly regulated, international environment. You collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and global suppliers to ensure robust, high-quality manufacturing solutions.
This is an onsite based role at QIAGEN Barcelona.
Please send your CV in English!
Your tasks include
Qualifying and validating tools for the production of plastic components
Preparing and coordinating initial sample inspection reports together with internal inspection teams or external service providers
Managing technical changes and deviations within a regulated environment
Performing technical evaluations and processing error and deviation reports
Supporting the transfer of technologies from development into serial production
Creating and updating 2D and 3D drawings of plastic components
Leading technical projects for injection-molded parts, including specifications, tool release, sampling, series launch, and capacity planning in collaboration with international suppliers
Your profile
Degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable technical qualification
Hands-on experience in tool qualification and tool release processes
Strong knowledge of plastics processing and tool technology; experience with injection molding of microfluidic components is a plus
Experience with change management in regulated environments (e.g. GMP, pharmaceutical, or chemical industries)
Background in industrialization and serial production of integrated assemblies, as well as proficiency with common CAD programs
Fluent English required, both written and spoken, with willingness to travel internationally (mainly within Europe and North America). German fluency is a plus.
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 in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable technical field
- Hands-on experience with tool qualification and tool release processes
- Strong knowledge of plastics processing and injection-molding tool technology
- Experience managing changes in regulated environments such as GMP, pharmaceutical, or chemical industries
- Experience with industrialization and serial production of integrated assemblies
- Proficiency with common CAD programs and creation or maintenance of 2D and 3D drawings
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Willingness to travel internationally, mainly within Europe and North America
- Experience with injection molding of microfluidic components
- German fluency
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).
