Job Description

We are currently seeking a highly motivated, results-oriented life scientist to join the Cell and Molecular Research Field Applications Scientist team, supporting the Southwest/Mountain region of the United States (located in CO, NV, UT, AZ, NM, or Los Angeles). The ideal candidate is outgoing, confident, and possesses excellent communication and presentation skills. This role requires the ability to work independently while also thriving as part of a dynamic, growing sales team supporting life science research. Responsibilities include supporting customer use of instruments focused on live-cell analysis, microscopy, flow cytometry, metabolic profiling, and multimode detection.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide field-based and remote scientific support in both pre- and post-sales capacities, delivered primarily through focused one-on-one consultations, product demonstrations, applications training, and assay optimization.

• Develop and maintain deep expertise in instrument hardware and software, while staying current with established workflows, assays, and emerging applications.

• Convey customers’ voice and feedback to product management to promote innovation and address evolving market requirements.

Qualifications

• M.S. or PhD in Cell Biology or a related field with hands-on live-cell experience (PhD strongly preferred).

• 2+ years of academic or industrial experience with microscopy and live-cell handling required; flow cytometry experience is a plus.

• 1+ year of industry experience, preferably in a Field Application Scientist role.

• Experience with Agilent Bio Tek, Novo Cyte, Seahorse, or xCELLigence platforms is highly desirable.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least April 29, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted. It is sales incentive eligible. In the US, this position is eligible for choice of company car or reimbursement for personal vehicle usage.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $105,075.00 - $187,384.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. 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 Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds 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 creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, 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 job_posting@agilent.com or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.

Travel Required:

50% of the Time

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date:

Job Function:

Sales