UX/UI Designer – Scientific Software
About The Position
At Agilent, the UX/UI Designer will help transform laboratories advancing life-changing therapies and biological systems by creating intuitive software and connected workflows that let scientists focus on discovery. The role is part of a global UX team and spans Cell Analysis and next-generation Laboratory Automation. Based in the Santa Clara area, the designer will work with scientists, product managers, software engineers, automation experts, and other teams across Agilent's global organization. For Cell Analysis, the designer will create user-centered software experiences for instruments, applications, and scientific workflows. For Laboratory Automation, the designer will conduct research into current and future laboratory processes, identify opportunities for automation, and translate findings into workflow models and product recommendations. Across both areas, the role advocates for users, partners with cross-functional teams throughout product development, contributes to Agilent's design system, and uses AI-powered design and prototyping tools. This is a full-time position with the option to work remotely. The schedule is a day shift, travel is occasional, and there is no stated end date. The full-time equivalent pay range is $140,160–$219,000 per year, with eligibility for bonus, stock, and benefits. Applications will be accepted until at least November 5, 2026, or until the job is no longer posted.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in UX Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of UX design experience in life sciences, laboratory software, medical technology, enterprise software, or another complex technical environment.
- Experience conducting qualitative UX research and translating findings into actionable product insights.
- Strong skills in workflow design, interaction design, information architecture, prototyping, and UI design.
- Proficiency with Figma and modern design tools.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting products from discovery through launch.
- Experience with laboratory automation, instrument-connected software, workflow orchestration, or data-rich applications.
- Familiarity with software design systems and agile product development.
- Passion for designing solutions that connect people, software, instruments, and laboratory processes.
Responsibilities
- Design intuitive software experiences for Cell Analysis instruments, applications, and scientific workflows.
- Develop an understanding of cellular analysis workflows and user needs to create scientifically grounded, user-centered solutions.
- Translate scientific, technical, business, and user requirements into workflows, prototypes, and intuitive interfaces.
- Help create a seamless experience across software, instruments, and user touchpoints.
- Partner with UX researchers and stakeholders to evaluate concepts and improve usability.
- Conduct UX research to understand how scientists and laboratory teams work and how automation may shape future workflows.
- Map end-to-end laboratory processes, identifying pain points, opportunities, dependencies, and automation needs.
- Engage customers and internal experts through interviews, observations, and workshops to uncover insights.
- Translate research findings into workflow models, recommendations, and opportunity areas that guide product strategy.
- Collaborate with scientists, automation specialists, product managers, and development teams to ensure solutions reflect real-world needs.
- Validate concepts with users and refine solutions before implementation.
- Advocate for the user perspective in cross-functional discussions and decision-making.
- Partner with Product Management, Engineering, and UX teams through discovery, design, development, and validation.
- Apply and contribute to Agilent's design system to create consistent, scalable experiences.
- Use modern AI-powered design and prototyping tools to accelerate innovation and communication.
- Help shape connected, intelligent laboratory software that empowers scientists worldwide.
Benefits
- Eligibility for bonus and stock
- Benefits are offered; specific benefit details are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
