ICP-MS Pre-Sales Application Scientist

Agilent Technologies•Chicago, IL

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Agilent is seeking an enthusiastic, people-oriented Atomic Spectroscopy Application Scientist to support its North American Life Science and Applied Markets Atomic Spectroscopy Business. The role focuses on advanced materials, environmental, semiconductor, food, or life science methodologies using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and triple quadrupole ICP-MS (ICP-QQQ). The position is based at Agilent’s Center of Excellence in Wood Dale, Illinois, and involves travel throughout the United States to support clients. The ideal candidate resides near the Wood Dale office. The scientist provides pre-sales technical and application support to sales team members, conducts customer demonstrations and sample analyses, and delivers post-sales support to Agilent’s ICP-MS users. The role also presents technical information at seminars and industry events, contributes publications, shares field trends with Product and Field Marketing, and supports sales training and strategy. Support includes systems operating in 21CFR-compliant environments. This is a full-time position with a day shift and travel up to 50% of the time. It is sales-incentive eligible, and the position is eligible for reimbursement for personal vehicle usage in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree.
At least 3 years of experience operating an 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, including meeting 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 application 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 application support to Agilent’s ICP-MS user base.
Present advancements in Atomic Spectroscopy 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 ICP-MS and ICP-QQQ platforms.
Regularly report activities and technical trends observed in the field to Product and Field Marketing.
Promote Agilent ICP-MS platforms and assist with sales-force training.
Provide pre- and post-sales support for systems in 21CFR-compliant environments.