Student work experience Review
at Qiagen
Work Experience
Science
Manchester
Review Submitted: November 2025
Overall Rating
4.7 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.8/5
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Overview of the Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Company Culture
Overview of the Experience
Please give an overview of what your experience involved:
5/5
I got to meet several employees from various levels in the company. Each of them spoke about their role in the company, their experience and advice for applications. We also conducted a PCR and gel electrophoresis practical in the lab using Qiagen’s own PCR kits.
How well organised was your experience?
5/5
There was a structured time table for each session of the day. We finished on time.
To what extent did you enjoy your experience?
5/5
Was really fun to do and a great opportunity to make connections with future employers.
How much did your experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
4/5
I discovered some new potential career paths to bare in mind when deciding what I want to do after university.
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was not paid and had no expenses
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your experience?
5/5
Basic lab skills
Communication and networking
Critical thinking
Working as a team
Communication and networking
Critical thinking
Working as a team
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
Lots of time was spent learning about the types of roles and career progression in the company.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
4/5
It was great to meet the employers, but it was exclusive to the one company conducting the live lab.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend Qiagen to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great for getting ahead and to potentially put on your cv as an extracurricular.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Qiagen?
Research the company, know what they’re about!
