Senior Specialist Trade Compliance (Americas)

QIAGEN•Germantown, TN

11d•$60,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. ‎ 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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