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) Biomedical Research Centre (BRC): Manchester and the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre (HRC): Emergency and Acute Care.
Eligibility
These placement opportunities are open to:
- NIHR BRC: Manchester / NIHR HRC: Emergency and Acute Care postdoctoral researchers and PhD students interested in diagnostics and translational research.
- NIHR BRC: Manchester / NIHR HRC: Emergency and Acute Care project managers.
- NHS healthcare professionals working in the NIHR BRC: Manchester’s partner NHS Trusts, including clinical or biomedical scientists.
Applicants must have approval from their line manager/supervisor to apply.
To support the release of employees for the duration of the 12-week placement, employers will receive backfill funding of £10,000 per participant.
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.
How to apply
The scheme is currently closed for applications for 2026/27. Stay tuned for updates on application timelines and requirements.