Design user-centered software experiences for cell analysis and laboratory automation. Conduct qualitative UX research, map scientific and laboratory workflows, create information architectures, prototypes, and interfaces, and translate user insights into product recommendations. Collaborate with scientists, product managers, engineers, automation experts, and researchers throughout discovery, validation, and development. Apply design systems and modern AI-powered design tools to create intuitive, scalable software connected to laboratory instruments and processes.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
At Agilent, you'll help transform the laboratories that are advancing life-changing therapies and expanding our understanding of biological systems. As a UX Designer on our global UX team, you'll create intuitive software and connected workflows that enable scientists to focus on discovery, not technology.
This unique role spans Cell Analysis and next-generation Laboratory Automation, offering the opportunity to shape the software experiences scientists use today while helping define the intelligent, automated laboratories of the future. Based in the Santa Clara area, you'll collaborate closely with scientists, product managers, software engineers, and automation experts across Agilent's global organization.
Key Responsibilities
Cell Analysis
- Design intuitive software experiences for Cell Analysis instruments, applications, and scientific workflows.
- Develop a deep understanding of cellular analysis workflows and user needs to create scientifically grounded, user-centered solutions.
- Translate scientific, technical, business, and user requirements into workflows, prototypes, and intuitive interfaces.
- Help create a seamless experience across software, instruments, and user touchpoints.
- Partner with UX researchers and stakeholders to evaluate concepts and improve usability.
Laboratory Automation
- Conduct UX research to understand how scientists and laboratory teams work today and how automation will shape future workflows.
- Map end-to-end laboratory processes, identifying pain points, opportunities, dependencies, and automation needs.
- Engage customers and internal experts through interviews, observations, and workshops to uncover insights.
- Translate research findings into workflow models, recommendations, and opportunity areas that guide product strategy.
- Collaborate with scientists, automation specialists, product managers, and development teams to ensure solutions are grounded in real-world needs.
- Validate concepts with users and refine solutions before implementation.
Across Both Areas
- Advocate for the user perspective in cross-functional discussions and decision-making.
- Partner with Product Management, Engineering, and UX teams throughout discovery, design, development, and validation.
- Apply and contribute to Agilent's design system to create consistent, scalable experiences.
- Leverage modern AI-powered design and prototyping tools to accelerate innovation and communication.
- Help shape the future of connected, intelligent laboratory software that empowers scientists worldwide.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in UX Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, or a related field.
- 3+ years of UX design experience in life sciences, laboratory software, medical technology, enterprise software, or other complex technical environments.
- Experience conducting qualitative UX research and translating findings into actionable product insights.
- Strong skills in workflow design, interaction design, information architecture, prototyping, and UI design.
- Proficiency with Figma and modern design tools.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
- Experience supporting products from discovery through launch.
- Experience with laboratory automation, instrument-connected software, workflow orchestration, or data-rich applications.
- Familiarity with software design systems and agile product development.
- Passion for designing solutions that connect people, software, instruments, and laboratory processes.
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 November 5, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $140,160.00 - $219,000.00/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/locationsAgilent 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: OccasionalShift: DayDuration: No End DateJob Function: R&DSimilar Jobs
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