Agilent Technologies

Research Associate, Analytical Chemistry

Agilent Technologies$82K — $128K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related applied science field
  • 1 year of relevant experience
  • Experience following SOPs for analytical methods like HPLC/UPLC and HPLC-MS
  • Familiarity with IC, GC, GC-MS, UV, Karl Fischer preferred
  • Experience in a cGMP regulated environment is beneficial
  • Knowledge of analytical testing for oligonucleotide APIs is a plus
  • Ability to work within interdisciplinary project teams and meet timelines

Responsibilities

  • Design and conduct experiments on analytical instruments such as HPLC/UPLC and GC
  • Author method validation protocols adhering to ICH guidelines
  • Maintain compliance with SOPs and cGMP standards during testing
  • Record and summarize experimental data accurately in lab notebooks
  • Present research summaries to internal teams
  • Troubleshoot issues with laboratory equipment and conduct routine maintenance
  • Safely perform laboratory experiments using best practices

Benefits

  • Eligibility for bonus and stock options
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic research environment
  • Engagement in interdisciplinary projects
  • Potential for career development within the company
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Research Associate in the Analytical Services team the candidate will be responsible for executing analytical techniques in support of method validation used in supporting Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Design and conduct laboratory scale experiments using analytical instrument platforms such as HPLC/UPLC, HPLC-MS, ICP-MS, IC, GC, GC-MS, UV, Karl Fischer
  • Author method validation protocols and reports with adherence to ICH guidelines and internal Agilent standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Design and safely conduct laboratory scale experiments using current best practices for API testing
  • Properly record and summarize experiments in notebooks and reports and construct research summaries to present to internal teams
  • Maintain process compliance integrity by adhering to SOPs and current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) as appropriate
  • Operate laboratory equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting instrumentation and method issues, and performing routine preventative maintenance

Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree (B. S.) or equivalent in chemistry, or related applied science field
  • 1 year of relevant experience
  • Experience in following SOP's for analytical method execution such as HPLC/UPLC, HPLC-MS


Desired:
  • Experience with IC, GC, GC-MS, UV, Karl Fischer is desired
  • Experience working in a cGMP regulated environment
  • Knowledge of analytical test methods used in the testing of oligonucleotide API or related molecules is highly desired
  • Experience with method validation
  • Ability to work with interdisciplinary project teams, understand project requirements, and follow project timelines


Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least June 11, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $82,480.00 - $128,875.00/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:
R&D

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.
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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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