Job Description

The ICP‑MS Researcher plays a key role in advancing both short‑term development projects and mid‑ to long‑term foundational research. This role contributes to active new product projects, while also generating research seeds that will drive Agilent’s competitiveness over the next 5–10 years.

• Conduct mid‑ to long‑term technology research to improve ICP‑MS performance (sensitivity, background, interference removal, etc.)
• Explore and develop new concepts and technologies leveraging the existing technologies
• Provide specialized technical support for NPI projects
• Propose and test new technologies to enhance analytical performance and workflow efficiency for semiconductor applications
• Analyze complex ICP‑MS phenomena and develop effective solutions based on instrument physics and measurement principles
• Maintain and expand specialized knowledge to strengthen the organization’s long‑term research capability
• Collaborate with marketing team to create product definition and specifications.
• Collaborate with other hardware and software engineers to create real products.
• Collaborate with manufacturing team for more revenue and better yield.
• Collaborate with the global field team for more orders and fixing issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree or equivalent in physics, applied physics, plasma science, analytical chemistry and material science
• Strong expertise in chemical analytical products, plasma physics, and mass spectrometry
• 5+ years of relevant research or development experience
• Ability to design experiments, analyze complex data, and derive insights
• Experience with semiconductor‑related ultra‑trace analysis is a plus
• Fluency in Japanese communication is required
• Strong English communication skills are highly desirable, due to frequent collaboration with global R&D, marketing, and support teams
• Strong teamwork and cross‑functional communication skills
• Typically, at least 8+ years relevant experience for entry to this level

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule.

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/locations

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required:

Occasional

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date:

Job Function:

R&D