Senior R&D Scientist, Chromatography Materials

Agilent; Church Stretton; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior technical role

Innovative culture

Career development

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Agilent Technologies in Church Stretton, England, seeks an expert-level R&D Scientist to drive innovations in polymeric and silica particle technologies for chromatography, diagnostics, and biopharma applications. Based in England, you will lead high-impact projects and influence long-term technology strategy.

You should hold a PhD or MS with 8+ years of experience in polymer chemistry, particle manufacturing and surface functionalization, plus strong communication skills for senior leadership

Qualifications

• 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 breadth across polymer/organic synthesis, polymeric particle manufacturing, surface functionalization, and materials characterization.
• Working knowledge of the chromatography and biopharma applications
• Proven track record of solving complex, high-impact technical problems and delivering innovative solutions
• 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.

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 techniques.
• Lead or contribute to major, high-visibility R&D projects and provide expert guidance to R&D, manufacturing, and cross-functional partners.
• Lead technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing, ensuring robustness, scalability, cost-effectiveness, and reproducibility of polymer particle processes.
• Act as an internal consultant and escalation point for solving critical, high-impact product, process, or materials issues.
• Help define and influence long-term technology strategies and roadmaps for polymeric or silica particle technologies." ,
• 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 across the organization.

Skills

Polymer synthesis

Polymer particle manufacturing

Surface functionalization

Materials characterization

Technical leadership

Technology strategy

Effective communication

Education

PhD in Polymer Chemistry

MS in Polymer Chemistry

Job description

Agilent Technologies in Church Stretton, England, seeks an expert-level R&D Scientist to drive innovations in polymeric and silica particle technologies for chromatography, diagnostics, and biopharma applications. Based in England, you will lead high-impact projects and influence long-term technology strategy.

You should hold a PhD or MS with 8+ years of experience in polymer chemistry, particle manufacturing and surface functionalization, plus strong communication skills for senior leadership