HID NGS R&D Scientist

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. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.
Our most valuable asset are our employees - around 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.
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
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.

- Contribute to, and be a leader within, a team working on the design, development and improvement of human identification (HID) assays based on Next-Generation Sequencing.

- Coordinate with other team members to enable accurate and timely planning and execution of studies.

- Execute feasibility and troubleshooting studies as required.

- Record and analyze experimental data and results, verify data integrity and accuracy, and report findings to the team.

- Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and provide input to technical reports covering data.

- Propose novel strategies and technologies and independently apply basic scientific principles to solve problems.

- Perform literature searches and have a broad knowledge and deep understanding of literature in forensic science, particularly human identification.

- Review method development data, verification/validation reports, and bioanalytical reports.

- Thoroughly analyze results and methods, solve analytical problems, and troubleshoot assays.

- Provide update of project status at weekly project review meetings.

- Strictly adhere to timelines and drive deliverables of tasks from all stakeholders.

- PhD in Molecular Biology or closely related discipline plus 2 years of experience in a forensic science-related discipline, or a master's degree in Molecular Biology or closely related discipline plus 5 years of experience in a forensic science-related discipline.

- Solid knowledge of SWGDAM guidelines pertaining to forensic analysis of DNA.

- Familiarity with common forensic sample types and collection devices.

- Basic understanding of assay development.

- Next-Generation Sequencing library preparation experience is desirable.

- Experience with laboratory automation equipment is desirable.

- On-site full-time Monday through Friday in Frederick, MD.

- Desire to think creatively and demonstrate innovative tendencies.

- Highly organized with excellent time management skills.

- Capacity and desire to be agile.

- Excellent writing and communication skills.

- Excellent presentation skills and organizational skills.

- Strong background in analyzing forensic science-related data.

- Demonstrated capability of working in a team environment.

At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.

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, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including but not limited to assumptions about a person's appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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