What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Technical Support Scientist (Mass Spectrometry) position at Shimadzu Scientific Instruments?
Description
Field Technical Support Scientist (Mass Spectrometry)
Location : Kansas City, MO
Salary : $95,000 - $97,500 per year
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 Shimadzu'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 work environment that values diversity, inclusion & belonging
- Competitive Compensation : Day 1 Benefits & Competitive Salary
- Retirement Benefits : Matching 401K & Profit-Sharing Program
- Professional Growth : Clear pathways for Career, Leadership, and Personal Development
- Health Benefits : Flexible Spending / Health Savings Accounts
- Work-Life Balance : Generous & Front-Loaded Paid Time Off Plan
- Education : Tuition Assistance Program for both graduate and undergraduate levels
- Insurance Perks : Pet Insurance, optional Identity theft, legal pre-paid, and critical care buy-up insurance benefits, generous company-paid life insurance & short-term disability programs
- Work Flexibility : Business casual Dress Attire & casual (jeans) Friday!
- Employee Engagement : Employee Resource Groups to network, build a sense of community and enhance one's career and personal development
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION :
For Service, Technical Support, Marketing & Sales Roles : Additional compensation is available through either an Incentive and / or Commission Plan.
POSITION SUMMARY :
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is seeking an MS Technical Support Scientist to join our team and provide expert technical support for our LC-MS products in the Midwest region. In this role, you'll support our sales teams by conducting product demonstrations, installations, training, and post-sales assistance to ensure our customers maximize the value of their instrumentation. If you thrive in a customer-facing, technical environment and enjoy collaborating with a dynamic team, this position could be the perfect fit for you.
JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS :
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.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS :
This exempt, full-time position comes with a competitive salary range of $95,000 to $97,500 annually, paid semi-monthly. Eligible benefits include a 401K matching program and discretionary yearly contributions, with detailed information provided at the final interview stage.
In your first year, you will receive 10 paid vacation days, 8 paid personal days (or state sick leave in California / Puerto Rico), 8 scheduled holidays, and 3 floating holidays. After one year, you'll have access to a generous short-term disability program, with premiums fully covered by the company. Employees are insured at 100% of their salary for the first 6 weeks and 66 2 / 3% for weeks 7 to 12.
Additional variable compensation includes an incentive plan based on performance goals, paid semi-annually in April and October, along with a potential discretionary year-end bonus. The offer also includes a company car (with a $55 deduction for personal use) and a company phone, fully funded by the employer, which remains company property but can be used for personal calls.
For more details on benefits, please visit www.ssi.shimadzu.com / jobs .
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.
EEO Statement :
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and / or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please click here .
Qualifications
Behaviors
Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Thought Provoking - Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Functional Expert - Considered a thought leader on a subject
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Education
PHD of Analytical Chemistry (preferred)
Masters of Analytical Chemistry (preferred)
Bachelors of Chemistry (required)
Skills
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)
Salary : $95,000 - $97,500
