R&D Scientist (Expert Level) - Chromatography Materials

R&D Scientist (Expert Level) - Chromatography Materials

Agilent Technologies

Church Stretton, United Kingdom

We’re seeking an Expert-level R&D Scientist with deep technical expertise in this field to drive innovation, solve complex, high-impact technical challenges, and influence long-term technology strategy across the division.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead to drive innovations across chromatography, diagnostics, and biopharma consumables.
• Independently initiate, design, and execute complex polymer synthesis, particle manufacture and surface functionalization, applying advanced analytical, materials characterization techniques.
• Lead or make significant contributions to major, high-visibility R&D projects. Provide expert guidance to R&D, manufacturing, and cross-functional partners.
• Provide leadership in technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing, ensuring robustness, scalability, cost-effectiveness, and reproducibility of polymer particle processes from lab-scale prototypes to full production.
• Act as an internal consultant and escalation point for solving critical, high-impact product, process, or materials issues that exceed standard R&D or manufacturing capabilities.
• Help define and influence long-term technology strategies and roadmaps for polymeric or silica particle technologies aligned with CSD and Agilent business objectives.
• Prepare and deliver high-impact technical presentations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, influencing strategic decisions.
• Lead and contribute to intellectual property generation, including invention disclosures and patent applications.
• Function as a technical mentor, trainer, and functional lead, strengthening scientific capability and technical excellence across the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ph.D. or M.S. degree in Polymer Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Typically 8+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated depth and breadth of expertise across polymer/organic synthesis, polymeric particle manufacturing, surface functionalization, and materials characterization techniques.
• Working knowledge of the chromatography and biopharma applications.
• Proven track record of solving complex, high-impact technical problems and delivering innovative solutions that advance product performance and business outcomes.
• Extensive experience leading multidisciplinary technical efforts and developing new product or technology strategies.
• Strong communication skills, capable of influencing and translating complex technical concepts into clear, business-relevant insights.