Research and Development Applications Scientist

Agilent Technologies•Wilmington, DE

4d•$127,680 - $199,500

About The Position

Agilent Technologies is seeking a forward-thinking and innovative R&D Applications Chemist for its Chemistries and Supplies Division. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop and validate new 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 that 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 also supports transition of new product designs into manufacturing, including developing quality control test methods, and creates customer-facing technical materials. It includes presenting technical findings and delivering presentations, webinars, and training. The position is full-time, has a day shift, and requires 10% travel. The listed full-time equivalent pay range is $127,680–$199,500 per year, with 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.
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with Liquid Chromatography (LC) and LC/MS.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Ability to work independently, lead technical projects, and collaborate across functions.
Strong problem-solving, statistical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

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.
Ability to present technical information to a variety of audiences.

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 documentation of 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.