Overview
At the heart of QIAGEN's business is a vision to make improvements in life possible. We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. Our most valuable asset are our employees – more than 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us. If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people's lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be. Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.
Position Description
QIAGEN Barcelona is a world leading centre for syndromic diagnostic applications, expanding and enhancing the delivery of life improving diagnostic systems for existing and emerging medical needs focusing on infectious disease. We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Scientist within our Molecular Assay Design and Development team supporting the development of new and existing molecular diagnostic applications utilizing state of the art RNA and DNA technologies.
Key responsibilities:
In partnership with the Technical Lead, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manage external and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and alignment with business objectives.
Lead and provide technical expertise in the planning and execution of IVD assay development projects, acting as a knowledge expert for quantitative PCR (qPCR) diagnostic systems and development workflows.
Assess, review and report data, with a clear understanding of its reliability, quality and traceability. Interpret findings and draw conclusions and recommendations, identifying challenges and proposing improvements.
Deliver essential documentation required for the development of regulated in vitro diagnostics including compliance with appropriate quality and regulatory standards.
Ensure the continual development and compliance of internal and external audit programmes and corrective actions.
Work within a matrix environment: estimating project resource and facility requirements, analysing the effect of resource on timelines; planning and coordinating work packages for small teams involving one or more studies. This includes the ability to work across departmental boundaries and influence others to effectively and efficiently deliver projects.
Coach and mentor staff to ensure continuous development, sharing knowledge and best practices in order to build and nurture a connected and effective team.
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in IVD technology and industry regulations.
Position Requirements
Degree/PhD education with 4+ years relevant work experience in molecular microbiology or infectious disease within the diagnostics field.
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