LC/MS Applications Scientist – Biocolumns
About The Position
The LC/MS Applications Scientist will be based at Agilent’s Little Falls, Delaware facility and develop applications for new products supporting the biopharma market. The role requires onsite work four days per week and contributes to HPLC workflows that enhance biopharmaceutical sample preparation, method development, and data analysis for peptide, oligonucleotide, and protein (mAb) therapeutics. The scientist will design and execute experiments to create reproducible, robust workflows and produce product proof points, competitive comparison data, application notes, whitepapers, and posters. The work supports adoption of workflows in therapeutic development and QA/QC manufacturing release. The successful candidate will bring knowledge of biopharmaceutical therapeutics development and characterization trends, assay development, Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs), and purification analysis using HPLC and LC/MS. As part of the Biopharma product marketing team, the scientist will collaborate with product managers, R&D, manufacturing, and the commercial team. The role also serves as a technical expert through customer presentations, troubleshooting assistance, and field support. The team describes its culture as collaborative and informal, with a fast pace and emphasis on trust, respect, accountability, customer service, professional development, and business success. Travel is required 10% of the time.
Requirements
- Ph.D. degree or equivalent in chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field.
- At least 4 years of experience with biopharmaceutical CQA or purification analysis.
- Experience with HPLC and LC/MS instrumentation, software, and sample preparation.
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated while also collaborating effectively on multidisciplinary teams.
- Comfort and experience with technical writing and presentations in English.
- Strong communication skills and willingness to travel to conferences and customer sites.
Nice To Haves
- Prior biopharmaceutical industry experience.
- Experience with GLP-1 therapeutics, peptides, diabetes applications, injectables, or drug-product development.
- Experience characterizing or testing Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs), described as highly desired.
- Broad, state-of-the-art knowledge of biopharmaceutical therapeutics development and characterization trends, including assay development and CQAs for GLP-1 peptide, oligonucleotide, and protein therapeutics.
Responsibilities
- Develop applications for new products supporting the biopharma market.
- Contribute to HPLC workflows for biopharmaceutical sample preparation, method development, and data analysis for peptide, oligonucleotide, and protein (mAb) therapeutics.
- Generate product proof points and competitive comparison data.
- Design and execute experiments to create reproducible and robust workflows.
- Prepare application notes, whitepapers, and posters to support customer adoption in therapeutic development and QA/QC manufacturing release.
- Develop new products and workflow methodologies and help bring them to market as a member of the Biopharma product marketing team.
- Serve as a technical expert by delivering customer presentations, providing troubleshooting assistance, and supporting the field.
- Collaborate with Product Managers, R&D, Manufacturing, and the Commercial team on product development, testing, process improvements, technical issues, and customer technical questions.
- Travel to conferences and customer sites to present and provide support.
Benefits
- Eligibility for bonus, stock, and benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
