Sales Application Specialist, Molecular Diagnostics

Position Description

QIAGEN offers a broad and comprehensive portfolio of instruments and consumables solutions for Molecular Diagnostic testing. From manual and automatic extractions, PCR and dPCR instruments, syndromic testing and systems for genetic disease analysis, infectious disease testing and women’s health samples. We have around 6,000 passionate employees who care deeply about the impact of their work and have a determination to excel.

To strengthen our clinical diagnostics sales team within the Nordics we are looking for a Sales Application Specialist based in Norway who will work alongside territory Sales Account Managers to act as a portfolio specialist, shaping and aligning customer requirements with the most suitable QIAGEN solutions. The successful candidate will drive both pre-sales and post-sales activities. If you are passionate about making improvements in life possible and developing your career in an organisation that supports internal progression please send an application.

Key responsibilities:

- Support the sales team with instrument/workflow lead finding, identification, opportunity development and implementation in customer laboratories

- Expand our dPCR market share in Norway

- Take responsibility for on-site application troubleshooting with customers and work towards solutions

- Support our remote IT team in setting up bidirectional LIMS connections and remote monitoring of customers instruments

- Present features and benefits of QIAGEN products to potential and existing customers, primarily focused around the instrumentation portfolio

Please note this position is available on a limited contract until March 2026

Position Requirements

- Native Norwegian speaker. Good level of English.

- Ideally a Master’s degree in molecular biology, genomics or a related field.

- 3-5 years of relevant employment experience in molecular biology/ molecular diagnostics.

- Solid experience with molecular biology technologies; PCR, qPCR, dPCR and NGS with excellent troubleshooting abilities.

- Valid driving license with the ability to travel to customer sites across Norway at least 50% of the time.

- Good IT knowledge, sales experience and knowledge of CRM systems would be beneficial.

What we offer

At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We 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 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.