Analytical Chemist

1d1 day ago

Agilent Technologies

Wilmington, US · Full-time · $124,160 – $207,580

About this role

Agilent Technologies seeks an experienced Analytical Chemist to join its Materials Science and Technology organization. This role delivers expert analytical chemistry support across chromatography consumables and performance chemistries. The position advances product quality while supporting both on-market products and new product introductions.

Day-to-day work centers on owning the full lifecycle of LC and GC analytical methods, from development and optimization through qualification, validation, and transfer. The chemist executes complex laboratory analyses using HPLC, UHPLC, and complementary techniques such as LCMS and GCMS. Priorities include timely, customer-focused decision making in a manufacturing setting.

This site-based role operates at either Little Falls, DE or Folsom, CA, one of Agilent’s strategic Global Operations locations. The individual partners closely with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Global Operations teams. Responsibilities include acting as the site chromatography subject matter expert and establishing standards for method robustness and troubleshooting.

The position drives continuous improvement of chromatography capability and leads complex investigations using structured problem-solving. Opportunities exist to mentor colleagues, author technical documentation, and influence cross-functional alignment on analytical strategy and control strategies.

Requirements

Hands-on expertise in GC and LC (HPLC/UHPLC) analytical techniques with complementary methods such as LCMS and GCMS.
Proficiency in the full lifecycle of analytical methods including development, validation, transfer, and change control.
Strong knowledge of separation science, method robustness, system suitability, and chromatography troubleshooting.
Experience designing statistically sound experiments, including DOE, and interpreting complex datasets.
Ability to lead root cause analysis, CAPA, and structured problem-solving for manufacturing investigations.
Skill in authoring and approving technical documentation with emphasis on compliance and data integrity.

Responsibilities

Own the full lifecycle of critical LC/GC analytical methods, including development, optimization, qualification/validation, transfer, and change control.
Execute and oversee complex laboratory work, primarily GC and LC (HPLC/UHPLC), with complementary techniques to enable timely decision making.
Act as the site chromatography subject matter expert, establishing standards and best practices for separation science and troubleshooting.
Design and execute statistically sound experiments, including DOE, interpret complex datasets, and communicate risk-based recommendations.
Lead product and process performance evaluations, robustness studies, and root cause analysis to support deviations, CAPA, and complaints.
Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, QC, QA, R&D, and Global Operations to align analytical strategy with operational priorities.
Lead and support complex investigations related to manufacturing events and customer complaints using structured problem-solving methodologies.
Author, review, and approve high-quality technical documentation ensuring traceability, compliance, and data integrity.