Life Sciences Technical Sales Intern - Chromatography & Mass Spec
At a glance
Entry-level Solutions & Sales Engineering role at Agilent. DE-Wilmington · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Connect with prospective and current customers, qualify leads, and help sales teams complete follow-up
- Support inbound and outbound campaigns while tracking results and keeping CRM customer and opportunity records accurate
- Take ownership of independent projects that create value for sales teams and customers
- Study markets and turn findings into practical sales approaches for chromatography and mass spectrometry
- Learn Agilent instruments and workflow solutions through structured product training
What you bring
- You are in the second or third year of a four-year STEM degree at an accredited university
- You communicate clearly in writing, conversation, and phone interactions
- You can use Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams, including spreadsheet data
- You bring customer-facing or student leadership experience, such as sales, tutoring, advising, or ambassador work
Who this fits
This role suits a STEM student who wants customer contact, sales operations, market analysis, and technical product learning. You will work from the Wilmington, Delaware office on a hybrid basis, with full-time summer hours and part-time school-year hours. The internship is scheduled to begin around December 2026 and runs for fifteen months.
From the employer
Job Description
Turn your STEM background into commercial impact.
Join Agilent’s Technical Sales Internship Program and explore how scientific innovation translates into real-world customer impact across the life sciences, diagnostics, and applied markets. As an intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting sales operations, engaging with customers, analyzing markets, and contributing to initiatives that help laboratories around the world advance their science.
We are hiring one technical sales intern for Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Division to start in December 2026/January 2027. Candidates should be currently enrolled in their 2nd or 3rd year at an accredited university in a 4-year degree program in a STEM field – such as Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline.
This role will be Hybrid based in Wilmington, DE.
Market Focus Area: Analytical Instruments
Engage with customers about our broad suite of chromatography and mass spectrometry instruments and comprehensive portfolio of consumable supplies designed to deliver high performance analytical capabilities for chemical, pharmaceutical, and research laboratories.
Key Responsibilities:
Customer Engagement: Connect with new and existing customers, generate and qualify leads, and support follow-up activities with sales teams.
Sales Operations & Campaign Support: Assist in inbound/outbound activities, track campaign performance, and maintain accurate customer and opportunity data in CRM systems.
Project Ownership: Lead independent, high-visibility projects that provide meaningful value to Agilent's sales organization and customers.
Market Research & Sales Tactics: Analyze markets and translate insights into actionable sales strategies.
Product & Workflow Learning: Receive training on Agilent’s instrument portfolio and workflow solutions.
CRM & Data Management: Maintain accurate customer and opportunity data in CRM systems and support reporting activities.
Qualifications
What you bring:
Strong analytical, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Clear and confident communication skills - written, verbal, and by phone.
Self-motivation and a careful, detail-oriented approach to following instructions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) and experience with spreadsheet data.
A curious mindset, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative team environment.
Experience in customer-facing or student leadership roles (e.g., sales, tutoring, academic advising, peer ambassador programs, etc.).
Work Conditions & Schedule:
Duration: 15 months.
Start Date: Targeted for December 2026 start date.
Schedule: Full-time during summer (40 hours per week); part-time during the school year (12-20 hours per week).
Work Model: Hybrid from Wilmington, DE Office
Agilent provides a laptop and necessary equipment for the internship term.
Compensation & Benefits:
Hourly Pay: $29.04–$32.00 (Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location.)
Paid holidays and medical benefits eligibility.
Professional development sessions, workshops, and mentorship.
Exposure to sales, marketing, manufacturing, product development, and technical support functions.
Access to Agilent Employee Networks (Women@Agilent, Council of Black Employees, Rainbow Spark, La Chispa, Veterans, Asian Pacific Islanders, and more).
The intern pay rate for this position is $29.04 - $32.00/hour plus eligibility for paid holidays and medical 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.
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least September 8, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.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:
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