Senior R&D Scientist, Chromatography Materials
Agilent Technologies
Summary
Based in Little Falls, Delaware, this R&D team is part of the Chemistries and Supplies Division (CSD), focusing on developing advanced silica and polymer particle technologies for chromatography and biopharma and pharmaceutical applications.
Job description
We're seeking a Senior R&D Scientist with deep technical expertise in this field to drive innovation, solve complex, high-impact technical challenges, and influence long-term technology strategy across the division.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical lead to drive innovations across chromatography, biopharma and pharma consumables
- Independently initiate, design, and execute complex silica or polymer particle synthesis, particle manufacture and surface functionalization, applying advanced analytical and materials characterization techniques
- Lead or make significant contributions to major, high-visibility R&D projects. Provide expert guidance to R&D, manufacturing, and cross-functional partners
- Provide leadership in technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing, ensuring robustness, scalability, cost-effectiveness, and reproducibility of polymer particle processes from lab-scale prototypes to full production
- Act as an internal consultant and escalation point for solving critical, high-impact product, process, or materials issues that exceed 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, influencing strategic decisions
- Lead and contribute to intellectual property generation, including invention disclosures and patent applications
- Function as a technical mentor, trainer, and functional lead, strengthening scientific capability and technical excellence across the organization
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelors Degree in Polymer or Organic chemistry, Materials Science or Chemical Engineering
- 8+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated depth and breadth of expertise across polymer/organic synthesis, polymeric particle manufacturing, surface functionalization, and materials characterization techniques
- Working knowledge of the chromatography and biopharma applications
Desired:
- Ph.D. or Masters in related field
- Proven track 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
- Strong communication skills, capable of influencing and translating complex technical concepts into clear, business-relevant insights
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Polymer or Organic chemistry, Materials Science or Chemical Engineering
- 8+ years of relevant experience
- Depth and breadth of expertise across polymer/organic synthesis, polymeric particle manufacturing, surface functionalization, and materials characterization techniques
- Working knowledge of the chromatography and biopharma applications
- Ph.D. or Masters in related field (desired)
- Proven track record of solving complex, high-impact technical problems (desired)
- Extensive experience leading multidisciplinary technical efforts and developing new product or technology strategies (desired)
- Strong communication skills (desired)
Benefits
- Bonus
- Stock
- Health Insurance
Company overview
Agilent Technologies is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied markets, delivering innovative solutions that advance scientific discovery and improve quality of life. Founded in 1999 as a spin-off from Hewlett-Packard, the company has grown into a major player in analytical instrumentation and laboratory services. With approximately 18,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues exceeding $6.5 billion, Agilent provides a comprehensive portfolio of instruments, software, services, and consumables that serve laboratories across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical diagnostics, environmental, food safety, and academic research sectors. The company's product offerings span chromatography systems, mass spectrometry, spectroscopy, cell analysis platforms, molecular diagnostics, and laboratory informatics solutions. Agilent's expertise extends beyond hardware to include comprehensive laboratory management services through its CrossLab division, which helps customers optimize laboratory operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and maximize research productivity. The company's commitment to innovation and customer support has made it a trusted partner for scientists and researchers worldwide who rely on Agilent's technologies to address complex analytical challenges and drive scientific breakthroughs.