Chemist - Bead Synthesis & Functional Materials (m/f/d)
Qiagen
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- Location
- Hilden, Germany
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- PhD
- Source
- Workday
Description
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 opportunity
Join a multidisciplinary R&D environment focused on developing innovative bead-based materials for life science and diagnostic applications. In this role, you will contribute to the design, synthesis, characterization, and optimization of functional materials that support cutting-edge molecular and diagnostic technologies. Working closely with scientists across assay development, molecular biology, and manufacturing, you will help translate scientific discoveries into robust and scalable products.
Your Tasks
Design, synthesize, and optimize bead-based materials for life science and diagnostic applications.
Characterize bead properties using analytical, physicochemical, and material characterization techniques.
Develop, validate, and continuously improve quality control methods for raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
Investigate structure-property relationships and translate scientific findings into enhanced material performance.
Support the transfer of laboratory processes into scalable, robust, and reproducible manufacturing workflows.
Collaborate with molecular biology and assay development teams to assess and optimize bead performance in biological applications.
Present scientific results to cross-functional teams and contribute to technical reports, development documentation, and scientific knowledge sharing.
Your Profile
PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
Experience in the synthesis and characterization of functional materials, polymers, particles, or bead-based technologies.
Knowledge of analytical and physicochemical characterization techniques as well as a strong passion for hands-on laboratory work and experimental research
Understanding of quality control principles, method development, and validation in a laboratory environment.
Ability to analyze experimental data, identify structure-property relationships, and solve complex scientific challenges.
Strong communication skills in English and German as well as the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Interest in scientific innovation and staying informed about developments in functional materials, chromatography media, and related technologies.
What we offer
Bonus/Commission
Local benefits
Referral Program
Volunteer Day
Internal Academy (QIALearn)
Employee Assistance Program
Hybrid work (conditional to your role)
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.