Job Description

Position Description

Applications for this opportunity are not accepted via the QIAGEN careers page - please see details of how to apply at the bottom of the advert.



More information is available here:



Manchester Biomedical Research Centre Manchester Biomedical Research Centre |



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

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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:

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Diagnostic Assay Development



Statistics and Data Science



Clinical Affairs



Project Management

Position Requirements

Applications for this opportunity are not accepted via the QIAGEN careers page - please see details of how to apply at the bottom of the advert.



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.

Key dates

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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

How to apply

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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.

Job Reference: EMEA05249