Student Temp - Software Development in Life Science and Diagnostics

Join QIAGEN as a Student Temp in Software Development and help us drive innovation in life science and molecular diagnostics. In this role, you support our software engineering teams in developing instrument control software for laboratory devices used worldwide. Based at our operational headquarters in Hilden, you gain hands-on experience in an international environment while contributing to meaningful projects that make improvements in life possible.

Your tasks include

• Supporting software project managers with organizational and administrative activities.
• Assisting in software testing and verification for our instrument software.
• Collaborating closely with software developers and test engineers.
• Taking on small programming tasks to automate recurring workflows.
• Contributing to documentation and preparation of project materials.
• Helping coordinate meetings, reviews, and project updates.
• Supporting general team activities within the software development department.

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in computer science, engineering, natural sciences, or a related field.
• Confident using MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong team player with excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Very good communication skills in English and German (C1 level).
• Ideally, first practical experience in software development or software testing (e.g., internship, previous student role).
• Interest in working in an agile software development environment.

Note:

All interviews will be conducted in German. Please submit your academic transcript with your application.

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.