QIAGEN Quality Control Scientist Job – Apply Now!
Looking to advance your career in molecular diagnostics and life sciences? QIAGEN, a global leader in biotechnology, is hiring a full-time Quality Control Scientist at its Frederick, MD facility. This role is ideal for candidates with a Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Forensic Biology, and strong hands-on experience in nucleic acid biochemistry, NGS, or gene expression profiling. Join QIAGEN and make a measurable difference in science and healthcare.
About QIAGEN
QIAGEN is a global leader in sample and assay technologies for molecular diagnostics, applied testing, academic, and pharmaceutical research. With headquarters in Germany and operations worldwide, QIAGEN is dedicated to improving healthcare and science through innovation in genomics, diagnostics, and NGS. Known for its entrepreneurial spirit, QIAGEN empowers its employees to collaborate across continents and deliver results that matter.
Job Details:
Job Title: Quality Control Scientist
Job ID: US/CA01801
Country: United States
Location(s): Frederick, MD
Department: QA / QC / Regulatory Affairs
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Overview
QIAGEN is on a mission to make improvements in life possible. As a Quality Control Scientist, you’ll play a pivotal role in process validation, testing, and quality optimization of diagnostic and molecular products. This position supports new product launches, technology transfers, and continuous improvement within QIAGEN’s global biotech ecosystem.
Position Description
- We are seeking a highly motivated QC scientist for the job responsibilities and tasks as follows:
- QC process validation and implementation for the new product launch and technology transfer. The duties include validation study and testing for QC specifications, criteria, and workflow, SOP and work instruction writing and finalization, staff training.
- QC process revision and optimization for continuous quality improvement. The duties include root cause testing and analysis, SOP review and revision, staff training.
- QC testing and data analysis for product fulfillment with right quality on time.
Position Requirements
- Ph.D. or Master of Science degree in Molecular Biology, Forensic Biology or Biochemistry.
- In-depth knowledge and experimental skills in nucleic acid biochemistry, gene expression profiling, and target amplification. Experience in Next Generation Sequencing and forensic science is highly desirable.
- Capable of self-learning and continuous learning for the QIAGNE processes, products and technical platforms.
- Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Capable of multitasking to meet timeline.
- Physically capable to perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is required sometimes lift 25LB. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
Personal Requirements
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
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