Agilent
Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) Scientist
2850 Centerville Road, Wilmington, DE 19808
Full-time · $124k–$194k (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026
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Job Description
We are seeking an accomplished and highly influential Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) Expert Scientist/Engineer to provide strategic technical leadership for Agilent's chromatography particle and column manufacturing technologies. This role serves as the organization's leading technical authority for particle synthesis, particle modification, stationary phase chemistry, and their successful translation into robust commercial manufacturing processes.
A critical element of this position is leading the industrialization of next-generation chromatography particles and stationary phases. Working closely with R&D, Product Management, and Manufacturing, you will guide new particle technologies from laboratory development through scale-up, technology transfer, process validation, and commercial launch, ensuring innovative products can be manufactured reliably, consistently, and economically at scale.
As a senior technical leader within MSAT, you will shape manufacturing strategies, drive process innovation, and solve the organization's most complex scientific and manufacturing challenges while influencing the long-term technology roadmap for Agilent's chromatography consumables portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Leadership & Strategy: Serve as the organization's subject matter expert for chromatography particle technologies, leading technical strategy, manufacturing roadmaps, and investment decisions for future particle and stationary phase platforms.
- Commercialization & Manufacturing Excellence: Lead scale-up, technology transfer, and New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts, ensuring new chromatography media and particle technologies are successfully commercialized and integrated into global manufacturing.
- Process Innovation & Problem Solving: Drive process optimization, manufacturing improvements, and resolution of complex technical challenges involving particle synthesis, surface chemistry, quality, yield, and performance using advanced scientific and statistical tools.
- Cross-Functional Leadership & Capability Building: Partner across R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Management to accelerate innovation while mentoring scientists and establishing global technical standards and best practices.
What Success Looks Like:
- Successfully commercializes new chromatography particle technologies and transitions them into scalable, robust manufacturing platforms.
- Improves product quality, consistency, yield, capacity, and operational performance through strong scientific process understanding.
- Establishes differentiated manufacturing capabilities and a pipeline of future technologies that support long-term business growth.
- Recognized as the company's leading expert in chromatography particle manufacturing and technology.
What Will Help You Succeed:
- Deep expertise in particle synthesis, porous materials, surface functionalization, and stationary phase chemistry.
- Proven experience scaling technologies from R&D through commercial manufacturing and leading NPI programs.
- Strong understanding of the relationship between material properties, manufacturing processes, and chromatographic performance.
- Demonstrated success bringing innovative materials technologies from concept through commercial launch.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Surface Science, Colloid Science, or a closely related scientific discipline.
- 8+ years relevant experience for entry to this level.
- Extensive experience demonstrating technical expertise and leadership in particle manufacturing, materials science, or chromatography technologies.
- Deep scientific expertise in one or more of the following: Silica particle synthesis Particle modification and surface chemistry Porous material design and characterization Chromatography media development Materials processing and scale-up Chemical manufacturing technology
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience scaling particle technologies from laboratory and pilot operations into commercial manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated leadership of New Product Introduction (NPI) programs involving novel chromatography particles, bonded phases, or separation media.
- Strong understanding of relationships between particle properties, manufacturing processes, and chromatographic performance.
- Experience developing manufacturing control strategies for complex chemical or materials synthesis processes.
- Track record of bringing innovative materials technologies from concept through successful commercial launch.
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least October 12, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $124,160.00 - $194,000.00/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 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.