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Established in 1975, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is one of the largest suppliers of analytical instrumentation, physical testing, and environmental monitoring systems in the world. Ground-breaking scientific research, manufacturing ideas and results continue to propel Shimazu’s outstanding reputation and “Excellence in Science.” People dedicated to our mission have the largest impact on Shimadzu’s continued growth and success. Would YOU like to join a diverse team of professionals working together with researchers, scientists and manufacturers to help better lives worldwide?
WHAT CAN SHIMADZU OFFER YOU?
- Our Culture: A Certified Great Place to Work firmly committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Competitive Compensation: Day 1 Benefits and competitive salary.
- Retirement Benefits: Matching 401K and a Profit-Sharing Program.
- Health Benefits: Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts.
- Performance Bonuses: Variable Pay Plan for commission and incentive roles.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off and Hybrid work options for qualifying roles.
- Education: Tuition Assistance Program for both graduate and undergraduate levels.
- Insurance Perks: Pet Insurance, optional Identity theft, legal pre-paid, critical care benefits, and robust company-paid life and disability programs, inclusive of paternity and maternity leave.
- Well-being: Comprehensive Corporate Wellness Program.
- Work Flexibility: Business casual Dress Attire & casual (jeans) Friday!
- Professional Growth: Clear pathways for Career, Leadership, and Personal Development.
- Employee Engagement: Active Inclusion, Diversity, and Culture Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION:
- For Service, Technical Support, Marketing & Sales Roles: Additional compensation is available through either an Incentive and/or Commission Plan.
- For Employees who reside in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and California, additional compensation is offered through a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA).
POSITION SUMMARY:
The individual in this position is responsible for providing LC-MS Technical Support for the assigned regions. Will assists on pre-sale and post sale support of the MS products to include demonstration, sample analysis, seminars, installations, training customers and regional personnel and assisting customers with adapting methodology for our instruments. As well as other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.
This position is required to assist the sales efforts by providing MS technical expertise to the assigned region(s) customers and staff.
This document attempts to communicate the traditional, physical and environment demands associated with this position. The company will consider reasonable accommodation including changing the way the job is traditionally performed whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity.
JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Demonstrations and assist with MS sales calls. (Daily)
- Provide sample analysis and adapt customer methodology with our instrumentation. (Daily)
- Assist the region in achieving customer satisfaction with assigned products. (Daily)
- Manage and maintain the regional MS demonstration inventory. (Weekly)
- Create and present regional and customer training (and seminars) as the regional expert for the MS products. (Daily)
- Must be capable of independent preparation of samples, sample analysis and interpretation of results, and report generation. (Daily)
- Assist the Regional Manager as necessary. (Daily)
- Travel as required, overnight travel can vary by region from 20% to in excess of 50%. (Weekly)
- Must travel by air and drive as required. (Daily)
- Assist with training Associate MS Support Specialists. (Weekly)
- Assist with Demonstrations. (Weekly)
SCOPE:
This position's primary focus is to provide LC-MS technical expertise for the selling effort of the assigned region(s) to meet business goals.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
CASUAL
WORKING
THOROUGH
Applications
Training Methods
Report Preparation
Instrument Maintenance Laboratory Equipment
Customer Relations
Demonstrations
Presentations
LC-MS Instrumentation
Analytical Chemistry
Communication Skills
Organizational Skills
Laboratory Equipment
AP Interfaces
PROBLEM SOLVING REQUIREMENTS:
The incumbent must have problem solving skills, which are required to solve customer and regional problems. Thorough understanding of MS and atmospheric pressure interfaces required.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Incumbent is required to have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, in Chemistry; while an MS or PhD is highly preferred. At least one (1) of experience in LCMS laboratory instrumentation experience is required. Verifiable proficiency in LCMS, excellent presentation and communication skills are required.
At Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, we believe in providing structured career paths that recognize and reward talent. If your expertise surpasses the level specified in the listed position, we offer the flexibility to upgrade positions to better suit your qualifications accompanied by a salary adjustment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The position requires frequent lifting (or by other means for movement) of instrumentation/parts. Physical demands may include frequent bending; stooping, squatting, standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time and pulling/pushing of parts can also be expected. Incumbent must be able to lift up to 20 pounds routinely throughout the day. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
SAFETY/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Position is required to maintain proper housekeeping and safety standards in particular to laboratory safety protocol. Proper use of personal protective equipment and safety devices as required by the Corporate Safety Document policies and procedures and/or customer dictated policy.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position is home based and will require daily travel to customer locations and/or the regional office. The position requires the incumbent to have the ability to work alone on projects, as well as, collaborating as part of team. Incumbent may work at several different work sites during the course of a business day in order to support the needs of Shimadzu customers. Extra hours may periodically be required, in order to fulfill the functions required by this position. The position requires proper handling of public inquires in a prompt and friendly manner.
EEO Statement
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. As applicable, the parties agree that they shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR Section 60-1.4(a); 41 CFR Section 60-300.5(a); 41 CFR Section 60-741.5(a); and 29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A with respect to affirmative action program and posting requirements, and that these requirements are incorporated herein. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors ensure nondiscrimination and take affirmative action in employment to employ and advance qualified individuals without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, and protected Veteran status. These regulations also prohibit covered contractors from taking adverse action against applicants or employees because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their or their co-worker’s compensation information in certain situations.
Shimadzu is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Shimadzu via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position (and agency was requested to work the requisition) will be deemed the sole property of Shimadzu. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Shimadzu as a result of the referral or through other means.
