Bioinformatics Scientist

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.

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About the opportunity

At QIAGEN in Aarhus, you will join the team behind our bioinformatics software used in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agricultural, clinical and academic settings worldwide.

In a collaborative, international environment, you will bring biological expertise and work closely with software developers and other stakeholders. Across classical molecular biology and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), you will help turn complex challenges into intuitive solutions, supporting our mission of making improvements in life possible.

Your tasks

• Provide biological and bioinformatics expertise to guide the development of software solutions for molecular biology and NGS applications.

• Design and optimise parameters for bioinformatics workflows.
• Test implemented solutions and provide structured scientific feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with software developers and stakeholders to translate biological requirements into effective bioinformatics solutions.
• Present bioinformatics findings, recommendations and scientific concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Write clear scientific documentation, including user manuals and tutorials.

Your profile

• MSc or PhD in molecular biology, medicine, bioinformatics, computational biology or another relevant scientific discipline.

• Strong understanding of molecular biology and bioinformatics concepts, methods and tools.
• Hands-on experience analysing NGS data.
• Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts and results clearly to different audiences.
• Collaborative approach and confidence working with colleagues across scientific and software development disciplines.

• Pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset with an interest in turning scientific challenges into practical solutions.

• Fluent English communication skills. Danish language skills are an advantage.

What we offer

• Pension coverage

• Health Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Holiday Pay

• Internet Cost Deduction

• 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.