Senior Specialist Trade Compliance (Americas)

Overview

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.

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About the opportunity

You will join QIAGEN’s Global Trade Compliance team as a Senior Specialist

focused on the Americas region, with a strong emphasis on U.S. Customs import

compliance. In this role, you will ensure adherence to applicable trade

regulations while driving continuous improvement of compliance processes across

the region. Working closely with internal stakeholders, external brokers, and

regulatory authorities, you will play a key role in supporting compliant and

efficient cross-border operations and strengthening QIAGEN’s global trade

framework.

This is an onsite role in our QIAGEN Germantown, MD office.

Your tasks include

• Ensuring compliance with applicable U.S. and regional import/export laws and

regulations across the Americas

• Managing and continuously improving trade compliance processes, with a focus

on U.S. import compliance

• Overseeing import and export clearance activities and providing clear

instructions to brokers, freight forwarders, and internal teams

• Supporting audits, CBP rulings, post-summary corrections, and other

regulatory interactions

• Conducting regular reviews of broker performance, import/export transactions,

and compliance risks

• Supporting product classification (HTS), country of origin determination, and

customs valuation activities

• Delivering trade compliance training and providing expert guidance to

cross-functional teams

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Supply Chain, Business, or a

related field

• 3–5 years of experience in trade compliance, with strong focus on U.S. import

regulations

• Experience working in a multinational environment within the Americas region

• Solid understanding of customs regulations and interaction with regulatory

authorities

• Experience collaborating with brokers, freight forwarders, and

cross-functional stakeholders

• Advanced skills in SAP or similar ERP systems and strong proficiency in MS

Excel

• Willingness to travel occasionally and flexibility to support global

operations

The estimated base salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000.

Compensation will be based on the candidate’s experience, skills, geographic

location, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, we offer a

total compensation package that includes a bonus plan, and generous benefits.

What we offer

• Bonus/Commission

• Local benefits

• Referral Program

• Volunteer Day

• Internal Academy (QIALearn)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Hybrid work (conditional to your role)

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.