Senior R&D Scientist, Chromatography Materials
About The Position
Based in Little Falls, Delaware, this position is part of the Chemistries and Supplies Division (CSD) R&D team, which develops advanced silica and polymer particle technologies for chromatography, biopharma, and pharmaceutical applications. The Senior R&D Scientist provides deep technical expertise, drives innovation, solves complex and high-impact technical challenges, and influences long-term technology strategy across the division. The role leads and contributes to major R&D projects, provides expert guidance to R&D, manufacturing, and cross-functional partners, and leads technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing. It also serves as an internal consultant and escalation point for critical product, process, and materials issues; helps shape technology strategies and roadmaps; communicates technical insights to senior leaders and stakeholders; contributes to intellectual property; and mentors and trains colleagues. This is a full-time position with a day shift and occasional travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in polymer or organic chemistry, materials science, or chemical engineering.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience with demonstrated depth and breadth in polymer or organic synthesis, polymeric particle manufacturing, surface functionalization, and materials characterization techniques.
- Working knowledge of chromatography and biopharma applications.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to influence others and translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-relevant insights.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. or master’s degree in a related field.
- Proven record of solving complex, high-impact technical problems and delivering innovative solutions.
- Extensive experience leading multidisciplinary technical efforts and developing new product or technology strategies.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical lead for innovation across chromatography, biopharma, and pharmaceutical consumables.
- Independently initiate, design, and execute complex silica or polymer particle synthesis, particle manufacturing, and surface functionalization, using advanced analytical and materials characterization techniques.
- Lead or make significant contributions to major, high-visibility R&D projects and provide expert guidance to R&D, manufacturing, and cross-functional partners.
- Lead technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing, ensuring polymer particle processes are robust, scalable, cost-effective, and reproducible from lab-scale prototypes to full production.
- Act as an internal consultant and escalation point for critical, high-impact product, process, or materials issues beyond standard R&D or manufacturing capabilities.
- Help define and influence long-term technology strategies and roadmaps for silica or polymer particle technologies aligned with CSD and Agilent business objectives.
- Prepare and deliver high-impact technical presentations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to influence strategic decisions.
- Lead and contribute to intellectual property generation, including invention disclosures and patent applications.
- Mentor and train colleagues and function as a technical and functional lead to strengthen organizational scientific capability and technical excellence.
Benefits
- Eligible for bonus and stock.
- Benefits are offered; specific benefit details are available by country.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
