Overview
At the heart of qiagen’s business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.
We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcareWe are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.
Our most valuable asset are our employees – more than 5000 in over 35 locations around the worldOur ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as qiagen, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people’s lives, then qiagen is where you need to be.
Join usAt qiagen, you make a difference every day.
Position description
The bioinformatics single-cell rna analysis software trainer specializes in planning and implementing customized customer trainings of qiagen’s bioinformatics analysis software applicationsThis role is focused on single-cell rna-seq analysis software but will also include other –omics data analysis and biological interpretation solutions.
The software trainer conducts customized technical training courses as well as individual and group trainings to solve both simple and complex scientific questionsThe trainer is responsible for interacting with customers and functional organizations to develop customer-specific course content and trainings.
While the initial focus will be on single-cell rna data analysis and interpretation, this scientist will also expand their knowledge to train users on gene expression analysis, pathway analysis, sequence variant analysis, microbial metagenomics analysis and many other analyses types.
This is a field-based, home-office, position with expected travel within the united states and canada.
Position requirements
PhdWith single-cell rna sequencing data analysis and interpretation experience preferred.
Experience with ingenuity pathway analysis, omicsoft, or clc genomics workbench software is desired.
Biology/molecular biology or genetics-related wet-lab work is a plus but not required
Willingness and aptitude to become a power-user of qiagen’s bioinformatics software applications, especially focused on single-cell rna sequence data analysis and interpretation
Coordinate the staffing, license management and scheduling of on-site and on-line trainings.
Interact with customers (life scientists, data analysts, bioinformaticians) to gain an understanding of data analysis needs and develop applicable customized training material.
Collect feedback from customers on both product and training future improvements.
Continually re-evaluate the effectiveness of teaching structure and material and make improvements as necessary.
May have responsibility for training sales representatives and fellow scientists.
Prepare lesson plans from engineering documentation, scientific literature, or software documentation.
Work with engineering, technical support, and product management to ensure that course and training material reflects current product features.
Provide both classroom-style lectures and hands-on training sessions.
Personal requirements
Has proven excellent written, presentation, and verbal communications skills including demonstrated public speaking experience.
Ability to work from a home-office in a focused, non-distracted manner and environment.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with ability to work as a team.
Aptitude for understanding and communicating complex computational concepts, applications, and algorithms to non-computer savvy biologists.
Demonstrated understanding of adult learning methods.
Understanding of, and interest in, the challenges of data analysis in the life sciences domain.
Ability to multitask a variety of assignments and proven ability to meet strict deadlines.
Willing to travel between 30-60% of the time.
Home-office location: texas or illinois, preferred, within easy driving distance of a major airportOther mid-west locations will be considered.
Qiagen requires proof of full covid-19 vaccination as a condition of employment for new hires in all u.sStates other than montana effective as of september 1, 2021New hires and candidates will be required to present proof of full covid-19 vaccination within three business days of start date or upon entry into the office (i.e., for interviews), whichever comes firstQiagen complies with applicable laws regarding the confidentiality of employee health information and the reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefsCandidates who require accommodation should contact benefits@qiagen.comThis policy is part of qiagen’s ongoing efforts to support public health efforts and to ensure the safety and-well-being of its employees, customers, business partners, and community.
What we offer
At the heart of qiagen are our people who drive our successWe act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvementWe inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actionsWe create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teamsWe drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of qiagen.
Qiagen is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including but not limited to assumptions about a person’s appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Job reference: us/ca00788
