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 opportunityJoin QIAGEN's Quality Control team and contribute to ensuring the highest quality standards for products used in molecular testing and life sciences. In this role, you will perform analytical testing, support validation activities, and help implement and qualify new quality control methods. You will work in a dynamic environment where adaptability, proactive communication, and continuous improvement are highly valued.
Your tasks include
- Perform analytical testing independently in accordance with approved analytical methods and quality standards.
- Conduct analyses of samples collected during manufacturing processes to support in-process quality control activities.
- Prepare buffers, reagents, laboratory materials, and other resources required for routine testing.
- Create, update, and maintain quality control documentation, including SOPs, Control Cards, Validation Plans, and related records.
- Support the implementation, qualification, and optimization of new quality control methods and laboratory processes.
- Participate in validation activities and cross-functional projects involving internal and business stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and proactively communicate laboratory, material, equipment, or process-related needs.
Your profile
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biology, or a related life science discipline.
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a Quality Control, Laboratory or related scientific environment.
- Experience supporting or participating in validation activities.
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment and manage changing priorities effectively.
- Strong communication skills, confidence in raising concerns, and a collaborative, solution-oriented approach.
- Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques such as PCR, qPCR, SDS-PAGE, or electrophoresis.
- Experience with HPLC would be considered a strong asset.
- Fluent Polish and English at minimum B2 level.
What we offer
Private medical care
Multisport card
Training and development programs
Flexible benefits platform
Language classes
Friendly atmosphere
Casual dress code
Employee Assistance Program and internal QIAGEN communities
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.
Please make sure to send an English version of your CV!
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biology, or a related life science discipline
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in Quality Control, laboratory, or a related scientific environment
- Experience supporting or participating in validation activities
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment and manage changing priorities
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, solution-oriented approach
- Hands-on experience with PCR, qPCR, SDS-PAGE, or electrophoresis
- Experience with HPLC
- Fluent Polish and English proficiency at minimum B2 level
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).
