Agilent Technologies

Product Quality Engineer

Agilent Technologies$103K — $161K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences, or related field.
  • 4+ years of GMP-regulated production or quality experience, or equivalent education/experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of GMP guidelines and regulatory requirements in the quality engineering field.
  • Experience in oligonucleotide or pharmaceutical manufacturing is preferred.
  • Strong communication skills with an emphasis on technical documentation and customer interaction.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant digital tools.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Quality Assurance efforts on product and analytical method projects to align with QMS and QTAs.
  • Support compliance in areas like change control and risk management.
  • Work with clients/internal teams to negotiate and implement QTAs.
  • Participate in audits and regulatory inspections, and coordinate necessary responses.
  • Review and approve essential quality documentation such as SOPs and batch records.
  • Deliver training and support on quality systems, fostering a robust quality culture.
  • Drive continuous improvement in quality systems and related processes.

Benefits

  • Bonus eligibility, stock options, and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Supportive company culture focused on operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Product Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance, reliability, and continuous improvement of our manufacturing and analytical processes. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to drive product quality and regulatory alignment throughout the development lifecycle-all while championing a culture of operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the Quality Assurance lead on product and analytical method development projects, ensuring alignment with internal QMS and external Quality Technical Agreements (QTAs).
  • Support compliance activities related to change control, risk management, validation, design control, and nonconformance handling.
  • Collaborate with clients and internal teams to define roles and responsibilities, and negotiate and implement QTAs.
  • Participate in audits and regulatory inspections, coordinating response efforts and supporting design assurance as needed.
  • Review and approve quality documentation, including change controls, SOPs, batch records, analytical reports, specifications, nonconformances, and CAPAs.
  • Provide training and consultative support on quality systems and processes to promote a strong quality culture.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the QMS and contribute to system and procedural enhancements.
  • Respond to customer inquiries and regulatory requests with clarity and professionalism.
  • Support Pre-Approval Inspection (PAI) readiness and related quality assurance activities.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in a GMP-regulated production or quality environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of GMP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and API manufacturing/testing processes in a quality engineering capacity.
  • Experience with oligonucleotide or pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on technical writing and customer interaction.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant digital tools.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to interpret technical documents and regulations, and respond effectively to internal and external stakeholders.


Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least July 6, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $103,200.00 - $161,250.00/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

Travel Required:
Occasional

Shift:
Day

Duration:
No End Date

Job Function:
Quality/Regulatory

About Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets. With more than 50 years of insight and innovation, Agilent instruments, software, services, solutions, and people provide trusted answers to customers' most challenging questions. The company generated revenue of $5.34 billion in fiscal 2020 and employs 16,600 people worldwide.
Learn more about Agilent Technologies
Size
17,400 employees
Market Cap
$44.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$810 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+8.9%
Revenue
$5.5 billion
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