Job Description

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic, and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications, and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek -- so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us.

• Executing and overseeing complex laboratory work, with focus on GC, GCMS, LC, LCMS to enable timely, customer‑focused decision making in a manufacturing environment.
• Providing on‑floor and real‑time troubleshooting as needed, prioritizing work to meet manufacturing schedules and ensuring timely, right‑first‑time resolution of analytical questions.
• Designing and executing statistically sound experiments, interpret complex datasets, and communicate clear, risk‑based recommendations to manufacturing and quality stakeholders.
• Leading process performance evaluations, robustness studies, and root cause analysis to support deviations, CAPA, complaints, and lifecycle improvements.
• Partnering cross‑functionally with QC, QA, R&D, MSAT, and Global Operations to align analytical strategy with product requirements, control strategies, and operational priorities.
• Leading and supporting complex investigations related to manufacturing events and customer complaints, applying structured problem‑solving methodologies to determine root cause and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Driving continuous improvement of chromatography capability, including equipment and instrument performance, preventative maintenance strategies, method robustness, and technical engagement with vendors as required.
• Authoring, reviewing, and approving high‑quality technical documentation (e.g., protocols, validation and transfer reports, deviations/investigations, change controls), ensuring traceability, compliance, and data integrity.
• Providing technical leadership through mentoring and coaching, influencing cross‑functional teams and driving adoption of best practices in chromatography and laboratory execution.
• Ensuring all work is performed in compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, with a strong focus on good documentation practices and data integrity.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of hands‑on experience with gas chromatography (GC) and liquid chromatography (HPLC/UHPLC), including troubleshooting, validation, and supporting sample preparation techniques.
• Broad working knowledge of analytical techniques and detectors (e.g., MS, UV, FID, ECD) with the ability to select fit‑for‑purpose analytical approaches.
• Proven ability to lead complex investigations and translate analytical data into clear, actionable technical recommendations.
• Strong technical writing skills, with experience authoring protocols, validation documentation, and investigation reports.
• Demonstrated commitment to laboratory safety, quality systems, and data integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with LCMS and/or GCMS for trace analysis, impurity profiling, and/or materials characterization. Additional analytical technique expertise (e.g., NMR, SEM, Karl Fischer, spectroscopy, microscopy) is a plus.
• Knowledge of chromatography consumables (columns, stationary phases, sample preparation) and performance chemistry evaluations.
• Experience working in GMP or regulated environments, including change control, deviations, CAPA, and inspection‑ready documentation.
• Experience with method validation, method transfer, and continued process/method verification; familiarity with DOE and statistical tools.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least September 8, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $132,851.00 - $207,580.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email [email protected] or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.

Travel Required:

Occasional

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

Manufacturing