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Agilent’s product quality and technological innovation lead the market. As leaders, we are entering new phases of product transformation with an increased emphasis on new products and process innovation.\nJob Summary: As an R&D Chemical Process Engineer, you will play a crucial role in driving the design for manufacturability within the R&D team. You will coordinate with the local manufacturing team to expedite the transfer of new products and processes to manufacturing. Your work will ensure that new processes are efficient, robust, scalable, and safe, aligning with anticipated manufacturing capabilities.\nType of Chemistry Involved: We produce silica-based material for high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) columns in batch processes.\nManufacturing Equipment Design: The position may include recommendations on new/alternative equipment that have been tested at bench scale, but not the design at manufacturing scale.\nTechnology Transfer: This engineer will ensure that the manufacturing team has all the data necessary to scale-up new products and be available during the initial runs. Most of the time, the goal is to produce the new products in current assets at the designated manufacturingsite; however, new equipment is added as necessary.\nKey Responsibilities:\nDrive the design for manufacturability capability within the R&D team.\nCoordinate with the local manufacturing team to expedite the transfer of R&D designs and processes to manufacturing.\nWork with R&D teams during the investigation of new processes to ensure efficient, robust, scalable, and safe processes are developed.\nTransfer technology from the R&D lab to manufacturing, from production of lab prototypes to a reproducible and economical large-scale production process.\nAnalyze and troubleshoot existing production methods with production teams to ensure product quality.\nProvide training and support to manufacturing personnel on new processes and technologies.\nStay connected with industrial trends and new technologies to integrate them into existing processes for competitive advantage.\nConduct lab work in a safe working environment, following all EHS regulations, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.\nProperly document experimental work, prepare technical presentations, reports, and summaries, and present work to teams and management.\nRepresent the local team as part of global, cross-disciplinary project teams on new product introductions.\nQualifications\nPh.D. or MS in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineeringor equivalent.\n3+ years of experience.\nHands-on experience in process optimization, scale-up, and technology deployment.\nProficiency in data analysis, statistical tools, and software.\nExperience working in the Chemical Process industry and/or direct manufacturing experience would an advantage \nExperiencewith silica particle synthesis, surface modification, characterization, wet processing, and/or HPLC column loading would be beneficial.\nExcellent communication skills and ability to work both within a team and autonomously.\nAdditional Details\nThis job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least October 29, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $127,680.00 - $199,500.00/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/locationsAgilent 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  or contact +1-262-754-5030. 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