R&D Synthetic Chemist Post-Doc

Agilent Technologies•Wilmington, DE

2d•$47 - $50

About The Position

The R&D team in Wilmington, Delaware, is part of Agilent’s Chemistries and Supplies Division and focuses on developing silica and polymeric particles for liquid chromatography. The Post-doc Scientist will contribute to the design and development of novel particle platforms, including silica- and polymer-based materials and advanced surface chemistries for liquid chromatography consumables. The role involves hands-on lab-scale synthesis and modification, analytical and materials characterization, and transferring technology from the R&D lab to manufacturing, progressing from lab prototypes to reproducible and economical large-scale production processes. The position requires safe laboratory practices and compliance with EHS regulations, appropriate use of personal protective equipment, and thorough documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks. The scientist will prepare and present technical reports, presentations, summaries, procedures, and protocols; support intellectual property and patent applications; and collaborate with local R&D and Manufacturing teams and the organization’s global R&D team. The role is full-time, has a day shift, requires 10% travel, and is described as having a duration of 9–12 months.

Requirements

Recent PhD in Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Material Sciences, or a related field.
Significant hands-on experience with organic and/or polymer synthesis, modification, functionalization, and application.
Proficiency in analytical characterization of particles, polymers, or materials.
Ability to document experimental work and prepare presentations, technical reports, summaries, procedures, and protocols.
Good problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different working methods and environments.
Ability to work both as part of a team and autonomously.

Nice To Haves

A track record of scientific publications, innovation, and intellectual property development.

Responsibilities

Lead and support the design and development of novel particle platforms, including silica- and polymer-based materials and advanced surface chemistries for liquid chromatography consumables.
Perform hands-on lab-scale organic and/or polymer synthesis, modification, and/or functionalization.
Conduct laboratory work safely, follow EHS regulations, and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Document experimental work and maintain electronic laboratory notebooks with experimental details and results.
Prepare technical presentations, reports, and summaries, and periodically present work to teams and management.
Perform analytical and materials characterization to understand and optimize synthetic processes.
Transfer technology from the R&D laboratory to manufacturing, from lab prototypes to reproducible and economical large-scale production processes.
Participate in and support intellectual property and patent applications.
Work with local R&D and Manufacturing teams and the global R&D team.