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Description
Agilent's Companion Diagnostics Business (CDx) partners closely with leading pharmaceutical companies to develop, manufacture, and commercialize in vitro diagnostic devices, which are a critical part of precision medicine. The CDx business serves to support the development of targeted cancer therapies. See for details.
Be a part of the future of Precision Medicine! Our mission is to improve the human condition by bringing the power of precision medicine to labs, partners and patients globally.
Want to build a career in a dynamic, results-focused environment? Join the team that's providing technical support for R&D products. Here under appropriate guidance, you'll plan and execute experiments to develop CDx assays and provide solutions, learning continuously through ongoing training and on-the-job experience.
We are looking for a hardworking and dedicated R&D Tech to join our CDx Research and Development Department. You will provide research support to develop accurate, robust, and precise assays. You will work in a cross-functional team dedicated to the design and development of CDx assays in a highly regulated environment and perform the following activities :
Responsibilities include :
- Working in a cross-functional team that supports clinical trials testing new targeted anti-cancer drugs, by contributing to the development of tailored companion diagnostic assays.
- Providing technical support to develop immunohistochemistry (IHC) assays, in situ hybridization (ISH) assays, and possibly molecular biology-based assays.
- Planning and executing analytical studies as described in existing documents.
- Participating in evaluating and reporting experimental results
- Contributing to generation of general protocols, reports and publications.
- Participating as a key contributor in project teams
- Facilitating transfer of completed development projects into commercial products.
- Understanding and implementing our quality management system framework. Quality is our passion.
- Solving technical design problems.
- Ensuring success through collaboration with your team.
- With training and coaching, increase understanding of histology and pathology, especially with regard to Oncology and relevant biomarkers
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Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least February 18, 2025 or until the job is no longer posted.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $ - $ 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 : 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 or contact 1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit
Travel Required : Occasional
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