In May 2010, Agilent acquired global organisation, Varian Inc, a leading worldwide supplier of scientific instrumentation and associated consumables for life science and applied market applications.  The acquisition broadens Agilent’s applications and solutions offerings in Life Sciences, Environmental, and Energy and Materials. It also expands Agilent’s product portfolio into atomic and molecular spectroscopy; establishes a leading position in NMR, imaging and vacuum technologies; and strengthens its consumables portfolio.

“This acquisition is a major step in Agilent’s transformation into a leading bio-analytical measurement company,” said Bill Sullivan, Agilent’s president and chief executive officer. “While we continue to be a world leader in electronic measurement, our biggest opportunities for future growth are in bio-analytical measurement.

“For more than 60 years, Varian has built rich talent, technology, products and relationships in this area. The combination of Varian with Agilent’s bio-analytical measurement business will result in the broadest product offering in the industry. The acquisition will establish Agilent as a clear market leader in analytical solutions and give us the talent and technology base for creating unique new products and markets,” added Sullivan.

In Australia & New Zealand, before the acquisition, Agilent employed approximately 85 people across Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Wellington and Auckland.  Since the acquisition of Varian, staff numbers have increased to approx 500, with the majority based in Melbourne.  This acquisition brings exciting times for Agilent Australia as we welcome our new team. To get a flavour of life at Agilent, read what two Australian employees have to say.

Agilent’s presence in Australia includes:

Life Sciences, Chemical Analysis & Electronic Products and Solutions with our New Zealand Site focusing primarily in Customer and Service Support.

• Life Sciences & Chemical Analysis
  The Life Sciences & Chemical Analysis Group is a leading provider of analytical instrument systems that enable customers to identify, quantify, analyse, and test the atomic, molecular, physical and biological properties of thousands of substances and products.
  
  
• Test & Measurement
  The Test & Measurement business addresses the needs of companies in the semiconductor, electronics, communications and related industries. It provides testing solutions that include test instruments and systems, software design tools and electronic monitoring and management tools.
  
  

We offer an outstanding combined benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Salary Packaging
• Profit Share
• Superannuation
  • Retirement Benefits Plan
  • Disability Benefits Plan
  • Life Assurance
• Vehicles
  • Novated Leases
  • Car Allowance
• Health Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase
• Flexible Work Options to Support Work and Personal Life Needs
• Leave/Absences from Work
  • Annual Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Family Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Long Service Leave
  • Leave of Absence
  • Jury Duty
  • Defence Force Reserve
  • Bereavement Leave
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Referral Program
• Car Parking

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