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
You will join QIAGEN’s Global Trade Compliance team as a Senior Specialist focused on the Americas region, with a strong emphasis on U.S. Customs import compliance. In this role, you will ensure adherence to applicable trade regulations while driving continuous improvement of compliance processes across the region. Working closely with internal stakeholders, external brokers, and regulatory authorities, you will play a key role in supporting compliant and efficient cross-border operations and strengthening QIAGEN’s global trade framework.
This is an onsite role in our QIAGEN Germantown, MD office.
Your tasks include
Ensuring compliance with applicable U.S. and regional import/export laws and regulations across the Americas
Managing and continuously improving trade compliance processes, with a focus on U.S. import compliance
Overseeing import and export clearance activities and providing clear instructions to brokers, freight forwarders, and internal teams
Supporting audits, CBP rulings, post-summary corrections, and other regulatory interactions
Conducting regular reviews of broker performance, import/export transactions, and compliance risks
Supporting product classification (HTS), country of origin determination, and customs valuation activities
Delivering trade compliance training and providing expert guidance to cross-functional teams
Your profile
Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
3–5 years of experience in trade compliance, with strong focus on U.S. import regulations
Experience working in a multinational environment within the Americas region
Solid understanding of customs regulations and interaction with regulatory authorities
Experience collaborating with brokers, freight forwarders, and cross-functional stakeholders
Advanced skills in SAP or similar ERP systems and strong proficiency in MS Excel
Willingness to travel occasionally and flexibility to support global operations
The estimated base salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000. Compensation will be based on the candidate’s experience, skills, geographic location, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, we offer a total compensation package that includes a bonus plan, and generous benefits.
What we offer
Bonus/Commission
Local benefits
Referral Program
Volunteer Day
Internal Academy (QIALearn)
Employee Assistance Program
Hybrid work (conditional to your role)
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
- Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
- 3-5 years of experience in trade compliance with strong focus on U.S. import regulations
- Experience working in a multinational environment within the Americas region
- Solid understanding of customs regulations and interactions with regulatory authorities (e.g., CBP)
- Experience collaborating with brokers, freight forwarders, and cross-functional stakeholders
- Advanced skills in SAP or similar ERP systems
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Willingness to travel occasionally and flexibility to support global operations
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).
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