Agilent Technologies

Quality Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's Degree in biology, chemistry, biotechnology, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Preferred post-graduate Quality Assurance Certifications such as Six Sigma, CQE, CQA.
  • 4+ years of experience in a similar position within the Life Science industry.
  • Must be familiar with medical device regulations like ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR part 820, and IVDR 2017/746.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills focused on compliant solutions.
  • Effective communicator at all levels, both internally and externally.
  • Team player capable of making independent decisions within organizational guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Drive quality assurance activities related to batch review, change control, NCRs, deviations, CAPAs, audits, and product complaints investigations.
  • Support third-party audits through preparation and participation.
  • Apply advanced quality assurance techniques and scientific methods to daily tasks.
  • Implement relevant regulations, standards, and industry best practices in assignments.
  • Plan and conduct projects with moderate to high technical responsibility and complexity.
  • Act as a subject matter expert in quality assurance and scientific matters.
  • Develop and lead strategic quality assurance initiatives across the organization.
  • Contribute to the development of new projects, programs, and processes.
  • Lead investigations into multiple quality issues, including complaints and deviations.
  • Represent the organization in leading projects requiring expertise to internal and external customers.

Benefits

  • Full-time weekly schedule with no specified end date for the position.
  • Eligibility for bonuses, stock options, and additional benefits.
  • Comprehensive pay range based on the role, experience, and location.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Our Quality Engineer role is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality experiences for our patients and customers. This position provides engineering guidance, expertise, and services to ensure process, data, and product quality.

Quality Engineers lead and drive process and product improvements and provide specialized quality-related services to R&D, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Marketing. They develop, implement, and evaluate tools and equipment for quality assurance and product/process improvement.

We are currently seeking a Quality Engineer to support our Cedar Creek, Texas, operations.

Additional responsibilities will include:
  • Drives quality assurance activities related to batch review, change control, NCRs, Deviations, CAPAs, Audits, and supports Product Complaints technical investigations for the relevant product platforms.
  • Support 3rd party audit of site through audit prep and participating in the front/back room.
  • Apply advanced Quality Assurance and Scientific Method techniques and principles to daily tasks and activities.
  • Apply relevant regulations, standards, GxP requirements, and industry best practices to assignments.
  • Plan and conduct projects and activities with moderate to high technical responsibility, complexity, and strategic feedback.
  • Act as an SME in quality assurance and scientific matters as applicable.
  • Develop and drive key strategic quality assurance initiatives throughout the organization.
  • Contributes to the development of new projects/programs/processes.
  • Lead/drive root cause investigations for multiple issues, including complaints, NCRs, Deviations, OOS, etc.
  • Leads projects requiring representation of the organization to internal and/or external customers or others, providing expertise and promoting solutions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's Degree in biology, chemistry, biotechnology, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Post-graduate, Quality Assurance Certifications, such as Six Sigma, CQE, CQA, etc., is preferred.
  • 4+ years of experience in a similar position within the Life science industry.
  • Familiarity with medical device regulations, such as ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR part 820, and IVDR 2017/746 is required.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills with a focus on finding effective and efficient solutions in compliance with the regulations.
  • An effective communicator at all levels, both internally and externally.
  • Team player with the ability to make independent decisions within the framework and guidelines of the organization.


Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least June 30, 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:
No

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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