Job Description

Agilent's Companion Diagnostics Business (CDx) partners closely with leading pharmaceutical companies to develop, manufacture and commercialize in vitro diagnostic devices, which are a critical part of precision medicine. The CDx business serves to support the development of targeted cancer therapies. See http://www.agilent.com/en-us/dako-products for details.

Want to build a career in a dynamic, results-focused environment? Join our team as a Research Associate and be a part of the future of Precision Medicine. Our mission is to improve the human condition by bringing the power of precision medicine to labs, partners and patients globally.

As part of our CDx Research and Development Department, you will work in a cross-functional team dedicated to the design and development of CDx assays in a highly regulated environment. Impact on the organization is high as work directly contributes to contracted deliverables.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Plan and execute experiments to develop Agilent products. 

Make detailed observations, analyze data and interpret results. 

Investigate, create and develop new methods and technologies for project advancement. 

Work closely with cross-functional project teams, line management and external partners, and facilitate the transfer of completed development projects into commercial products. 

Write and review product instructions for use, protocols and technical reports in compliance with Quality Management Systems and Good Laboratory Practices. 

Maintain laboratory notebooks and provide customer and co-worker technical support. 

Maintain a high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature. May participate in scientific conferences and contribute to scientific journals. 

May act as principal investigator in conducting own experiments. 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree or equivalent.

At least 2+ years relevant experience in an academic or industry research setting is a plus.

Solid knowledge and experience in immunohistochemistry and molecular biology.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Ability to work with speed and focus, independently and as part of a team.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive, Teams). 

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least November 18, 2024 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $71,048.00 - $111,013.00/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 Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity 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 diversity in the workplace 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: No End Date

Job Function: R&D