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.
At our German headquarters in Waldbronn we develop, produce and market leading comprehensive analytic solutions. Along with our sales offices in Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Ratingen, there is a staff of about 1300 in Germany. More information about our company can be found at www.agilent.com.
To strengthen our team, we are seeking a self-motivated, energetic R&D Validation Scientist to join our automated electrophoresis product line within the Cell and Biomolecular Analysis Division, where we develop best-in-class automated electrophoresis instruments and reagents. As a member of an international team, you will work in diverse cultural environments, maintaining effective lines of communication and a positive work atmosphere.
Major Responsibilities:
- Working with a cross-functional team, design and execute projects within the Validation department.
- Validate performance of new Agilent Automated Electrophoresis instrumentation and assays.
- Support quality of current products through corrective and preventative action (CAPA) investigations and continuous product improvement projects according to the product life cycle.
- While managing validation projects, work closely with marketing, quality, product support and manufacturing teams.
- Follow Agilent's product life cycle and document experimental design, test plans and test results.
- Prepare progress reports and presentations for project teams as well as management.
- Maintain accurate laboratory work record and adhere to laboratory operation procedures.
- Ensure effective timely communication with Agilent’s Validation team, cross-functional project team and management.
Contract Term: 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract
Work Location: This position is 100% on-site; remote work is not available.
Qualifications
- University degree in the field of Biotechnology, Medical Technology, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering or a similar discipline.
- Self-motivation, ability to work independently as well as a part of the team.
- Analytical thinking, critical data analysis and attention to details.
- Strong track record of timely completion of tasks, preparation and delivery of reports and presentations.
- Good organizational skills and maintenance of accurate laboratory records.
- Excellent English language skills, German language skills are desired.
- Ability to work in a diverse international team, good interpersonal and collaborative skills.
- Proven hands-on laboratory work experience, including practical experience with electrophoresis in research. Practical experience in the separation of DNA, RNA and proteins is strongly desired.
- Experience in designing and executing laboratory experiments for products’ testing and validation is strongly desired.
- Good knowledge of Agilent’s Automated Electrophoresis products and/or practical experience working with such products is desired.
We offer:
- An opportunity for you to grow within a world-class company to develop your skills.
- An independent job among good colleagues, in a growth orientated conglomerate. You will become part of a caring and fast paced environment, built on integrity, information, and trust.
- Be part of a company where we value quality in the solutions we deliver to our customers, with our employees and in relation to the processes we work with.
- A dedication to work/life balance.
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule. 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.
