ICP-MS Pre-Sales Application Scientist

Agilent Technologies•Chicago, IL

1d•$105,075 - $175,125•Onsite

About The Position

Agilent is seeking an enthusiastic, people-oriented Atomic Spectroscopy Application Scientist focused on advanced materials, environmental, semiconductor, food, or life science methods using ICP-MS and ICP-QQQ. The role supports Agilent’s North American Life Science and Applied Markets Atomic Spectroscopy Business as part of a team of application scientists. It is based at the Agilent Center of Excellence in Wood Dale, Illinois, and involves travel throughout the United States to support clients, with travel required up to 50% of the time. The position provides technical and applications support before and after sales, including demonstrations and analyses using Agilent ICP-MS and ICP-QQQ systems, customer support, technical presentations, sales-force training, and collaboration with sales and product teams. It also contributes to technical publications, reports field activity and trends, and supports systems in 21 CFR-compliant environments. This is a full-time, day-shift, sales-incentive-eligible position with no stated end date. The full-time equivalent pay range is $105,075 to $175,125 per year, with eligibility for bonus, stock, and benefits. In the United States, reimbursement is available for personal vehicle usage.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree.
At least 3 years of experience operating ICP-MS or ICP-QQQ.
Familiarity with major ICP-MS applications, including environmental, specialty chemicals, semiconductor, advanced materials, food, and life sciences.
Hands-on experience performing ultra-trace-level metals analyses.
Experience with ICP-MS analysis following EPA, FDA, USP, ASTM, or AOAC methodologies.
Strong computer skills.
Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills.
Ability to work collaboratively on projects and sales opportunities as a team player.
Strong project management skills and ability to meet deadlines while handling multiple projects simultaneously.
Availability for flexible work schedules and up to 50% business travel throughout the United States.

Nice To Haves

Elemental speciation knowledge.
Familiarity with Atomic Absorption (AA), MP-AES, and ICP-OES.

Responsibilities

Provide pre-sales technical and applications support to sales team members in competitive sales situations.
Perform sample analyses and demonstrations for prospective customers using Agilent ICP-MS and ICP-QQQ systems.
Prepare and present technical information at professional seminars for potential customers.
Provide phone and on-site post-sales technical and applications support to Agilent’s ICP-MS user base.
Present Atomic Spectroscopy advancements at conferences, symposiums, and e-seminars.
Work with Atomic Spectroscopy Product Specialists and Account Managers to develop technical sales strategies.
Contribute to Application Notes and peer-reviewed manuscripts highlighting Agilent’s ICP-MS and ICP-QQQ platforms.
Regularly report activities and technical trends observed in the field to Product and Field Marketing.
Promote Agilent’s ICP-MS platforms and assist with sales-force training.
Provide pre- and post-sales support for systems in 21 CFR-compliant environments.
Travel throughout the United States to support clients, with travel required up to 50% of the time.