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ICP-MS Pre-Sales Application Scientist

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

Wood Dale, ILFull-time$105–175K/yrPosted 5 days agoStill listed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$105–175K/yr
Location
Wood Dale, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Agilent Technologies seeks an Atomic Spectroscopy Application Scientist to support its North American Life Science and Applied Markets business. The role provides pre- and post-sales technical support for ICP-MS and ICP-QQQ systems, including customer demonstrations, analyses, presentations, and sales-force training. The position is based at the Agilent Center of Excellence in Wood Dale, Illinois, and involves travel throughout the United States.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ICP-MS OperationICP-QQQ OperationICP-MS ApplicationsUltra-Trace Metals AnalysisEPA MethodologiesFDA MethodologiesUSP MethodologiesASTM MethodologiesAOAC MethodologiesAtomic AbsorptionMP-AESICP-OESComputer SkillsTechnical WritingOral PresentationsTeamworkCollaborationProject ManagementDeadline ManagementMultitaskingElemental Speciation

Qualifications

Bachelor's, Master's or PhD3+ Years ICP-MS Experience

Full job description

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, people-oriented Atomic Spectroscopy Application Scientist with a strong focus on advanced materials, environmental, semiconductor, food or life science 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 near the Agilent Center of Excellence office located in Wood Dale, IL (Chicago, IL area).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing pre-sales technical and application support for sales team members in competitive sales situations.
  • Perform sample analyses and demonstrations for prospective customers using Agilent’s ICP-MS and ICP-QQQ Systems.
  • Preparing and presenting 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.
  • Contributing to 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 in the field 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

This position will be located at the Agilent Center of Excellence office in Wood Dale, IL.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master’s or PhD degree
  • 3+ years’ experience operating an ICP-MS or ICP-QQQ
  • Familiarity with major applications for ICP-MS, including Environmental, Specialty Chemicals, Semiconductor, Advanced 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 are desirable.
  • Strong computer skills and excellent technical written and oral presentation skills are essential.
  • Must be a good team player 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.

This position will be located at the Agilent Center of Excellence office in Wood Dale, IL.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least October 23, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted. It is sales incentive eligible. In the US, this position is eligible for reimbursement for personal vehicle usage.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $105,075.00 - $175,125.00/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 [email protected] 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

How this job compares

Set against the 1,221 open Sales Support jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$105–175K/yr
  • Illinois median$71–107K/yr28 salary ranges
  • US median$68–103K/yr414 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $140K, is 60% above the Illinois median midpoint ($88K) — in the top quarter of Sales Support salary ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 55 open Sales Support jobs in Illinois and 1,221 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Sales Support postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (703 postings).
Education
195 of the 1,221 open Sales Support jobs (16%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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