Research and Development Applications Scientist

Agilent Technologies•Wilmington, NC

About The Position

Agilent Technologies is seeking a forward-thinking and innovative R&D Applications Chemist to join its Chemistries and Supplies Division. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop and validate consumable products for Liquid Chromatography (LC) and Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS) applications. The scientist evaluates product performance, resolves technical challenges, and supports solutions designed to meet customer needs, contributing to new product development and bringing new technologies to market. The position requires independent work, technical project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and scientific thought leadership. The role includes creating performance requirements and qualification plans, designing and analyzing experiments, documenting laboratory work, interpreting data, and communicating findings. It also supports the transition of product designs into manufacturing, develops quality control test methods, and creates and delivers technical materials and presentations for customers and other audiences. The position is full-time, has a day shift, and requires travel 10% of the time. The stated pay range is $127,680–$199,500 per year, plus eligibility for bonus, stock, and benefits. Applications are accepted until at least October 27, 2026, or until the job is no longer posted.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of hands-on experience with Liquid Chromatography (LC) and LC/MS.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to a variety of audiences.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Knowledge of sample preparation techniques.
Experience with Gas Chromatography (GC), GC/MS, and/or atomic spectroscopy.
Familiarity with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab or similar software.

Responsibilities

Develop performance requirements for new LC and LC/MS consumable products.
Partner with Marketing to create qualification plans and generate performance data for product launches and marketing materials.
Design, execute, and analyze experiments to validate product prototypes against performance requirements.
Conduct laboratory work safely and in compliance with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards.
Maintain accurate electronic laboratory notebooks and document experimental work.
Process and interpret experimental data, perform statistical analyses, and prepare technical reports and presentations.
Present project updates and technical findings to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Apply problem-solving, statistical, and organizational skills while collaborating in a team environment.
Support transition of new product designs into manufacturing, including development of quality control (QC) test methods.
Create technical briefs, application notes, training materials, and other customer-facing technical content.
Deliver technical presentations, webinars, and training sessions.
Stay current on emerging technologies, scientific advancements, and industry trends.
Contribute to scientific publications, conference presentations, and technical papers when appropriate.