QIAGEN Placement Opportunities
Are you a healthcare professional, clinical or biomedical scientist, PhD student, postdoctoral researcher or project manager looking to explore the world of cutting-edge diagnostics and translational research?
Join QIAGEN in Manchester, a global leader in molecular diagnostics for a transformative 12-week placement designed to help you contribute to life-changing advances in healthcare.
About QIAGEN
Driven by a clear vision, “Making improvements in life possible”, QIAGEN is a powerhouse in molecular diagnostics, translational medicine, and personalised healthcare. With thousands of employees across six continents, they’re committed to innovation, collaboration, and empowering professionals to make a real impact.
The Manchester site is a world-leading centre for molecular diagnostic applications, with a strong focus on companion diagnostics, infectious disease, and oncology. This scheme is offered in partnership with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and includes four tailored opportunities.
These placement opportunities are open to:
- NHS healthcare professionals working in the NIHR Manchester BRC’s partner NHS Trusts, including clinical or biomedical scientists
- Manchester BRC postdoctoral researchers and PhD students interested in diagnostics and translational research
- Manchester BRC project managers
Placement opportunities
Ideal for clinical, genetics or research scientists with molecular biology experience. Join the Product Development team working on next-gen diagnostic assays using RT-PCR, dPCR and NGS. This placement would be full time and based at the QIAGEN Manchester site.
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct lab studies to support development of new products
- Apply techniques: DNA/RNA extraction, RT-PCR, dPCR, NGS, gel electrophoresis
- Ensure compliance with quality/regulatory standards
- Analyse and present results
- Support lab safety and efficiency
- Assist maintaining a safe and efficient laboratory environment
Requirements:
- Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques
- Analytical and detail-focused
- Organised, self-motivated, and collaborative
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word
What you’ll gain:
- Industry-standard molecular diagnostics training
- Experience in regulated environments
- Product development insight
- Valuable professional connections
For more information, attend the Information session or contact James Curran at james.curran@qiagen.com
Ideal for professionals experienced with R, SAS, or similar statistical tools. Work with QIAGEN’s expert team on real-world oncology and infectious disease data to support diagnostic development. This placement would be full time and based at the QIAGEN Manchester site.
Key responsibilities:
- Contribute to real-world data analyses
- Program statistical models (e.g., in R, SAS)
- Assist with study design, protocols, and statistical reports
- Share and develop your expertise through an independent project
Requirements:
- Solid understanding of statistical concepts
- Proficient in statistical software
- Analytical thinker and problem-solver
- Self-starter with willingness to learn
What you’ll gain:
- Hands-on experience with real-world diagnostic data
- Insight into regulated data workflows
- Broaden your knowledge in data science applications
For more information, attend the Information session or contact Alistair English at alistiar.english@qiagen.com
Ideal for those with a background in oncology/infectious disease and literature analysis. Support clinical performance evaluations and assist in literature reviews and documentation for in vitro diagnostic products. This placement would be full time and based remotely with the opportunity to visit the QIAGEN Manchester site.
Key responsibilities:
- Perform literature reviews and evaluations
- Support clinical performance studies and documentation
- Collaborate with clinical study leads and wider clinical affairs team
Requirements:
- Knowledge in oncology and/or infectious diseases
- Skilled in conducting and analysing literature reviews
- Attention to detail, organised, and motivated
What you’ll gain:
- Experience in clinical performance study support
- Understanding of regulatory processes in clinical diagnostics
- Professional experience in a global diagnostic company
For more information, attend the Information session or contact Parul Choudhary at parul.choudhary@qiagen.com
Ideal for those with a background in project management with strong organisation and communication skills. Join the Project Management team and support QIAGEN’s Companion Diagnostic product development projects. This placement would be full time and based remotely with the opportunity to visit the QIAGEN Manchester site.
Key responsibilities:
- Support Project Management team members with all aspects of their day-to-day activities – organisational, meeting support, project data reporting
- Support Project Management organisation with maintenance of key project data and improvement initiatives
Requirements:
- Strong organisation skills
- Good analytical skills and attention to detail
- Planning and problem solving
- Positive attitude and self-motivated
What you’ll gain:
- All aspects of general Project Management skills
- Project Management within Molecular Diagnostic / Companion Diagnostic product development
For more information, attend the Information session or contact Michael Evershed at michael.evershed@qiagen.com
Eligibility
These placement opportunities are open to:
- NHS healthcare professionals working in the NIHR Manchester BRC’s partner NHS Trusts, including clinical or biomedical scientists
- Manchester BRC postdoctoral researchers and PhD students interested in diagnostics and translational research
- Manchester BRC project managers
Applicants must have approval from their line manager/supervisor to apply, and successful candidates must be able to begin their placement on the 19 January 2026.
To support the release of employees for the duration of the 12-week placement, employers will receive backfill funding of up to £6,000 per participant, based on the employee’s current salary.
PhD students may either integrate the placement into their PhD programme, with the agreement of their supervisor, or take a formal study interruption for its duration. In both cases, they will continue to receive their stipend. If a study interruption is taken, the 12-week period will be added to the end of their PhD programme.
Why choose QIAGEN?
If you’re passionate about innovation, data, diagnostics or clinical research and want to make a real difference in healthcare, QIAGEN offers a rare opportunity to:
- Work alongside industry experts
- Contribute to life-saving products
- Develop professionally in a global, high-impact setting
Join QIAGEN. Be part of something bigger. Shape the future of diagnostics.
Key dates
- Applications open: Monday 1 September 2025
- Application deadline: Monday 6 October 2025 (12.00pm)
- Candidate meetings: Weeks beginning 13 October and 20 October 2025
- Offers made: Monday 3 November 2025
- Placement starts: Monday 19 January 2026
Information session
Join our online information session on Tuesday 16 September 2025 from 10.00am to 10.45am to find out more.
Join the meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 363 012 486 512 4
Passcode: Jv7Ui27r
How to apply
Email your CV and cover letter to Lisa Murray, BRC Education and Training Senior Manager at lisa.murray@mft.nhs.uk by 12.00pm on Monday 6 October 2025.