Job Description

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Job Description

Agilent Technologies is seeking a talented, creative, and dedicated analytical Post-Doc to support the LC/MS technical sales team on demos and special projects!

This post-doctorate opportunity requires a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week and is an exempt role.

The selected candidates will work onsite in Santa Clara, CA, with some opportunity for remote work.

The position is initially for one year, with the possibility of extension to two years.

Post Doc positions are eligible for holiday pay and medical insurance benefits offered under Agilent Technologies medical plans; no other benefits will apply.)
This position is not eligible for Overtime in the US.

Primary responsibility includes:

Method development, database building, and workflow testing for either TQ or QTOF platforms.
Preparing and managing standard libraries.
Testing and optimizing methods independently, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions from those results.
Writing up project work in PowerPoint and Word documents for internal and external presentations.
You will work in a premier demo lab equipped with state-of-the-art LC/MS equipment. Under the mentorship of senior scientists, you will learn a broad range of LC/MS applications and workflows.
This is a fast-paced, dynamic environment willing to teach early-career scientists LC/MS applications and sales.
Students pursuing a post-doctorate in applied research (technical).

Qualifications

PhD in a relevant technical discipline received from an accredited college or university.
Graduated within the last 2 years or is currently part of a college or university postdoc program, and has not worked in industry after having graduated with a PhD. in chemistry, biochemistry, or related discipline with LC/MS experience.
Must be detail-oriented and have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
Experience developing and optimizing new LC/MS methods and databases for various applied markets or applications.
Experience with tuning and operating triple quadrupole or quadrupole time of flight mass spectrometers and analyzing complex data.
Entails the ability for a hands-on attitude in developing and troubleshooting own work. Takes initiative to move a project forward and seeks out help from team members when needed.
Ability to present results in sales presentations, technical meetings, and/or publish

Desired Qualifications:

Previous experience operating Agilent Mass Spectrometers and MassHunter software tools is a plus.
Experience in specific application areas such as materials, bio/pharma, food, environmental, and/or research

The US pay rate for this position is $52.69 - $82.33 per hour, plus eligibility for paid holidays and medical benefits. Our pay rates are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum intern pay for the position across the relevant US location(s). Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including any job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location.

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Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least September 15, 2025 or until the job is no longer posted.

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.

Travel Required:

Occasional

Shift:

Day

Duration:

9-12 Months

Job Function:

General

Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LCMS) Post-Doc

Agilent Technologies