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Professional Services Scientific, Architectural And Engineering Technical Activities Scientific Research And Development 72 - Scientific research and development
150 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
10 February 2010
Employment effect (start)
10 February 2010
Foreseen end date
31 December 2010
Description
Qiagen, a Dutch biotechnology corporation, announced the creation of 150 jobs in its site in Hilden in 2010. The company has experienced a record growth of 22% in 2009, management said. Qiagen is a global player in testing and providing products to molecular diagnostics laboratories and pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
Eurofound (2010), Qiagen, Business expansion in Germany, factsheet number 70157, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/70157.
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