Automation Workflow Scientist

US-CA-Santa Clara$128,928 - $201,4504+ 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.

Agilent is committed to being the premier laboratory partner providing powerful and easy-to-use automated sample preparation solutions to our customers. The successful candidate will leverage their scientific expertise and experience with LC/MS and automation systems to help develop and demonstrate optimized automated workflow solutions that improve data quality and increase sample throughput while decreasing time-to-results and labor costs. As a Scientist, the candidate will be an integral part of the Automation Platform Applications team who will be responsible for:

· contributing to the development of new automation instruments, improvements of existing automated workflows, and translation of manual sample preparation methods into automated sample prep applications on Bravo platforms such as the AssayMAP Bravo which in combination with analytical instruments (e.g., LC/MS) will enable complete automated workflows.

· creating application notes in collaboration with business partners and customers to demonstrate the benefits of the automated workflow and help customers adopt the applications for routine use.

· providing scientific input to the development of intuitive user interfaces so bench scientists and technicians can use the applications without becoming automation experts.

· defining, documenting, and executing functional test cases that verify the performance of sample preparation applications to ensure out of the box operation.

· collaborating with technical writers to create comprehensive installation and user documentation.

· working closely with cross-functional teams

· supporting the resolution of customer-reported issues

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.

Want to be at the cutting edge of workflow development? Join the team that's addressing customer needs with world-leading Agilent products. You’ll learn about specifying workflow requirements, how to utilize hardware, software, and applications to create end-to-end workflows, while also documenting research and design specifications.

Qualifications

· Master or Ph.D. degree in biological/biochemical sciences or biomedical/chemical engineering

· 4+ years of relevant experience including hands-on experience using automated liquid handlers and LC/MS analysis of large molecules including proteins, peptides, and ideally oligos.

· Possess strong communication skills and be willing to present their work to customers in a variety of settings

· Work independently and be self-motivated but also contribute to the success of multidisciplinary teams

· Experience with biotherapeutic drug discovery/development and product development is strongly desired

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least August 7, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $128,928.00 - $201,450.00/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

Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email job_posting@agilent.com or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.