Who are we?

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?

• Competitive Salary & Day 1 Benefits!
• Matching 401K & Profit-Sharing Program
• Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
• Variable Pay Plan (Commission based roles & incentive-based roles)
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
• Business casual Dress Attire & casual (jeans) Friday!
• Education/Tuition Assistance Program (graduate and undergraduate levels)
• Pet Insurance
• Optional Identity theft, legal pre-paid and critical care buy-up insurance benefits
• Generous company paid life insurance & short-term disability programs
• Corporate wellness program
• Hybrid work environment offered to qualified roles
• A work environment focused on diversity, inclusion & belonging
• Shimadzu is a Certified Great Place to Work!
• Employee Resource Groups for Career and Personal Development

POSITION SUMMARY:

The individual in this position is responsible for the performance of a wide variety of support related functions including, but not limited to, assisting in customization and application troubleshooting support of GC products , design and review of Visio gas flow schematics based on marketing applications criteria , review & edit current custom GC build documentation for internal Shimadzu use , development of technical application documents related to the GC products, complying with established quality and quantity standards, and continuing to work under minimal supervision, incumbent will be able to instruct others in product theory, operation , maintenance & test requirements of the assigned products. Incumbent must be able to repair those product lines in accordance with established standards and schedules, as well as perform other related duties from time to time.

This position is responsible for the proper configuration and testing of instruments within the incumbent’s responsibility.

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:

SCOPE:

This position's primary focus is to ensure each completed system is free of defects and configured to the customer’s specifications.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

PROBLEM SOLVING REQUIREMENTS:

Incumbent must be proficient at effectively and efficiently performing inspections, test and audit functions and providing, when necessary, design change and improvement recommendations.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

The incumbent is required to have either a Bachelor’s degree in the life sciences or technical school certification with at least 2 years of relevant working experience. At least two years of technical applications/method development experience in the appropriate product line is a plus. Incumbent should have experience in maintenance and/or repair of analytical instrumentation through work or school. Attention to detail and strong customer service skills are required along with a dependable work ethic.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The position requires frequent lifting (or by other means for movement) of boxes and computer components/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 50 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:

The position is required to maintain proper housekeeping and safety standards in particular those related to lab safety protocol. Proper use of personal protective equipment and safety devices as required by the Corporate Safety Document policies and procedures and/or customer’s dictated policy is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position is based in an office area that requires regular and predictable attendance. It will involve working alone on projects and collaborating as part of team. Incumbent may work at different workstations during the day and travel to regional locations in order to support the information technology needs of all company employees. Extra hours may periodically be required, in order to fulfill the functions required by this position. The position will include contact with all SSI employees and requires prompt and friendly handling of all related inquires.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)