Production Chemist - Particle Engineering

Agilent Technologies • Newport, DE

355d • $79,200 - $123,750

About The Position

Agilent Technologies is seeking a Process Chemist/Engineer to support silica-based particle manufacturing for high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) consumables. This role offers an excellent opportunity to chip in to a high-visibility product line in a growing business. At Agilent, you'll demonstrate Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements, product innovation, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• 1+ years of proven experience.
• Strong technical, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Effective communication (written and verbal) and teamwork abilities.
• Leadership skills with a focus on teamwork and project execution.
• Proficiency in digital tools and data analysis; knowledge of statistical methods is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily production support for silica-based packing used in HPLC columns.
• Identify and resolve yield, scrap, and process-related issues.
• Lead capital and continuous improvement projects to improve product and process performance.
• Scale and optimize existing chemistries to support product demand and growth.
• Drive safety, quality, and efficiency improvements through Lean and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Implement Management of Change (MoC) processes, lead nonconforming product, and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Support new product introductions and chip in to the evolution of existing and new chemistries.
• Maintain accurate SAP data, including bills of materials and production recipes.

Benefits

• Eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees