Applications Scientist – LC Columns
About The Position
The Applications Scientist supports the development and commercialization of LC column and workflow solutions for small molecule analysis. The role develops and optimizes HPLC and LC/MS workflows for applications including pharmaceutical compounds and impurities, pesticides, environmental contaminants, and other small molecules. It generates product validation data and competitive comparisons, and develops technical content such as application notes, white papers, posters, and presentations to support customer adoption of Agilent solutions. As part of the LC Consumables & Supplies team, the position collaborates with Product Management, R&D, Manufacturing, Commercial, and field teams to develop and launch products and methodologies. The role is on-site in Little Falls, Delaware, four days per week, with one optional remote workday. Candidates must live in Delaware or within a reasonable commuting distance. Relocation assistance and employment visa sponsorship are unavailable. Travel is required 10% of the time. This is a full-time position with no end date.
Requirements
- Master's or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience in small molecule analysis using LC and LC/MS.
- Experience with HPLC, LC/MS instrumentation, analytical software, and sample preparation techniques.
- Strong technical writing and presentation skills in English.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Reside in Delaware or within a reasonable commuting distance of the Little Falls, Delaware site.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, environmental, food safety, or related analytical markets.
- Experience developing analytical methods and workflows for small molecule characterization.
- Demonstrated ability to present technical findings to customers, scientific conferences, and internal stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites and industry events as needed.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute HPLC and LC/MS experiments to develop robust, reproducible analytical workflows.
- Generate product proof points, competitive benchmarking data, and application-focused content.
- Develop technical materials, including application notes, white papers, posters, and presentations.
- Serve as a technical subject matter expert by supporting customer presentations, troubleshooting activities, and field teams.
- Contribute to the development and launch of new LC consumables and workflow solutions.
Benefits
- Eligibility for bonus and stock.
- Benefits are offered; specific benefits are not detailed in the posting.
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Job Type
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