Research Associate, Analytical Chemistry

US-CO-Frederick$82,480 - $128,8751+ years

Job Description

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek -- so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.

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

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