I joined Agilent just after finishing my PhD in neurobiology in 2012, and was hired in as a specialist for a scientific support function. Relatively quickly I found myself interested in getting to know additional business areas such as R&D, operations, QA and sales.

I joined Agilent just after finishing my PhD in neurobiology in 2012, and was hired in as a specialist for a scientific support function. Relatively quickly I found myself interested in getting to know additional business areas such as R&D, operations, QA and sales.

As a result, I took on a lot of different tasks and responsibilities and quickly gained a great understanding of many business areas within Agilent. Despite my relatively short time in the business, I have already gained experience as project manager and I’ve just taken over a new role as team leader.

When I joined Agilent, I was very surprised by the great atmosphere among my new colleagues. Everybody was very friendly and happy to introduce me to the department and our work. I believe that this great atmosphere is relatively unique. I continuously meet and work with friendly and dedicated people, which I find valuable and inspiring.

I have also been given a great deal of responsibility despite my relatively short period of employment. I believe this is because have worked hard and been dedicated, and because of this I’ve received credit in terms of increased responsibility, freedom to operate, and new career opportunities.

So, my advice to a new starter would be to work hard and be dedicated, as it really pays off. I would also encourage anyone joining, to help us to maintain the great atmosphere amongst colleagues.

I joined the company 12 years ago and I work in manufacturing. I have always worked here and I have continuously looked for new challenges. For instance, I have been a part of projects with validation and buying of new machines. I’m a union representative and I'm also a part of our Works Council where I collaborate with local Management. I find this variety rewarding and fun and I’m still very happy with my job.

I joined the company 12 years ago and I work in manufacturing. I have always worked here and I have continuously looked for new challenges. For instance, I have been a part of projects with validation and buying of new machines. I’m a union representative and I'm also a part of our Works Council where I collaborate with local Management. I find this variety rewarding and fun and I’m still very happy with my job.

I also like that we have freedom to more or less plan our own working day. We are empowered and no two days are the same. We have lots of different challenges for better or worse. Sense of urgency or 'speed', change readiness and flexibility is required. If you like this then Agilent is the right place to be.

My advice is to always ensure good quality in your work and to remember what we are working with. Other human beings are dependent on us delivering top quality products so they get a correct diagnosis. Our customers are important and we need to do what we can to get the products out on time. We should have fun, too, when we are at work, but always with respect for each other and our products.