Specialist Operations (Fermentation & DSP)

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About the opportunity

You contribute directly to QIAGEN’s production success by applying advanced technical and scientific expertise in microbial fermentation and downstream processing. Working in a regulated production environment, you independently run bacterial and yeast fermentation processes at production scale, support continuous process optimization, and take responsibility for shift coordination. The role offers strong technical ownership, project involvement, and the opportunity to influence process improvements across sites in northern Poland.

Your tasks include

• Providing hands-on technical and scientific expertise to support production processes and daily manufacturing operations.
• Independently conducting bacterial and yeast fermentation processes, from inoculum preparation through full bioreactor runs, in line with production schedules.
• Performing initial downstream processing steps and supporting process robustness and scalability.
• Acting as shift leader by coordinating and supervising designated laboratory personnel during production shifts.
• Operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting advanced laboratory and production equipment such as bioreactors, filtration systems, and centrifuges.
• Leading and contributing to projects including process validation, fermentation and downstream optimization, and equipment qualification.
• Identifying production issues, implementing corrective actions, and continuously improving processes, documentation, and workplace standards.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific or engineering field.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with bacterial and yeast fermentation using genetically modified microorganisms (GMMs), including shake flask and production-scale work in an ISO-compliant environment.
• Practical experience with bioreactors and associated downstream processing equipment in a production or pilot setting.
• Fluent Polish and intermediate English skills.
• Experience in purification of recombinant proteins using chromatography techniques (e.g. FPLC) is a strong advantage.
• Willingness to work flexibly between QIAGEN sites in Gdynia and Gdańsk (primarily Gdynia).
• Willingness to work in a shift system (morning and afternoon shifts according to the schedule).
• Openness to occasional night shifts (2–3 weeks per year) and limited weekend work (approx. 10 days per year, for experienced employees)

What we offer 

• Private medical care

• Multisport card

• Training and development programs

• Flexible benefits platform

• Language classes

• Friendly atmosphere

• Casual dress code

• Employee Assistance Program and internal QIAGEN communities

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. 

Please make sure to send an English version of your CV!