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QIAGEN

Molecular testing consumables, instruments, software

Senior Technical Assistant - Digital PCR

Translational Research & Bench BiologyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHilden, GermanyIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed training as a technical assistant, such as a biological technical assistant, chemical technical assistant, medical technical assistant, or comparable qualification.
  • At least five years of relevant professional experience, ideally in molecular biology.
  • Knowledge of PCR technologies, particularly digital PCR, real-time PCR, and endpoint PCR, along with experience using common molecular and cell biology methods.
  • Structured, careful, and traceable working practices with high documentation quality, supported by confident use of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Very good written and spoken German.
  • The position is a fixed-term parental-leave replacement.

Responsibilities

  • Independently conduct and document laboratory experiments according to applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
  • Support the development and optimization of innovative applications in digital PCR.
  • Apply molecular and cell biology methods to generate and analyze experimental results.
  • Independently operate, maintain, and care for relevant laboratory instruments.
  • Evaluate, summarize, and follow up on experimental data.
  • Support organizational activities to ensure efficient laboratory operations.
  • Become familiar with new methods, technologies, and workflows.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in molecular biology.
  • English-language skills.

About the Company

QIAGEN

Molecular testing consumables, instruments, software

QIAGEN provides molecular testing solutions for DNA, RNA, and proteins used by researchers and clinicians in life sciences and diagnostics. Its products support the full workflow from sample preparation to data interpretation through a portfolio of sample technologies, assay technologies, and bioinformatics software, including QIAseq UPXome RNA Library Kits, QIAstat Dx Viral Vesicular Panel, and the QIAstat Dx Analyzer. The company differentiates itself with an integrated end-to-end ecosystem that combines hardware, reagents, and software to streamline workflows and data analysis. Its goal is to help researchers and clinicians obtain fast, reliable molecular insights to support scientific discovery, diagnostics, and patient care.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Venlo, Netherlands
Founded
1984

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