ICP-MS Pre-Sales Application Scientist

Job Description

We are seeking a hard-working, people-oriented Atomic Spectroscopy Application Scientist with a strong focus on sophisticated materials, life sciences, environmental, food, and semiconductor methodologies using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and triple quadrupole ICP-MS (ICP-QQQ). In this position, you will be on a team of application scientists supporting Agilent's North American Life Science and Applied Markets’ Atomic Spectroscopy Business. 

This position will travel throughout the US to support our clients. The ideal candidate will reside close to an Agilent Center of Excellence office in Chicago, IL, Santa Clara, CA, or Wilmington, DE.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing pre-sales technical and application support for sales team members in driven sales situations

• Perform sample analyses and demonstrations for prospective customers using Agilent’s ICP-MS and ICP-QQQ Systems

• Preparing and communicating technical information at professional seminars to potential customers

• Providing phone and on-site post-sales technical and applications support to Agilent’s ICP-MS user base

• Presenting the latest advancements in Atomic Spectroscopy at conferences, symposiums, and e-seminars

• Working with Agilent’s Atomic Spectroscopy Product Specialists and Account Managers to develop technical sales strategies.

• Focusing on developing new publications (Application Notes and peer-reviewed manuscripts) highlighting Agilent’s ICP-MS and ICP-QQQ platforms.

• Providing reports on activities and technical trends observed regularly to Product and Field Marketing.

• Promoting Agilent’s ICP-MS platforms and aiding in the training of the sales force

• Providing pre-and post-sales support for systems in 21CFR-compliant environments

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Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master’s or PhD degree

• 4_ years of proven experience operating an ICP-MS or ICP-QQQ

• Familiarity with major applications for ICP-MS, including Environmental, Specialty Chemicals, Semiconductor, Sophisticated Materials, Food, and Life Sciences (elemental speciation knowledge a plus)

• Hands-on experience performing metals analyses at ultra-trace levels

• Experience with ICP-MS analysis following EPA, FDA, USP, ASTM, or AOAC methodologies

• Familiarity with Atomic Absorption (AA), MP-AES, and ICP-OES is desirable

• Strong digital literacy and excellent technical written and oral presentation skills are needed

• Must be a good teammate and be able to work collaboratively on projects and sales opportunities

• Strong project management experience and skills, able to meet deadlines while handling several different projects simultaneously

• Available for flexible work schedules and up to 50% business travel throughout the US

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 [email protected] or contact +1-262-754-5030.

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Travel Required50% of the Time

ScheduleSchedule:Full time

ShiftDay

DurationNo End Date

Job FunctionSales