Product Specialist - System GC
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Columbia, MD, United States
Description
Product Specialist - System GC
Location:
Columbia, MD
Salary:
$87,000 - $89,000 per year + Attractive performance-based incentive plan
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 a motivated
Product Specialist
to join our team! In this role, you will create technical marketing materials and sales support documents, provide product and applications training, and support technical activities for Shimadzu's System Gas Chromatography products. You'll engage directly with clients while collaborating closely with the Marketing, Sales, Service, and Regional teams.
JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Provide marketing support to the sales team, including developing and executing demonstration strategies and competitive information
Create sales support documentation, including feature/benefit analyses and positioning strategies for each assigned product
Conduct evaluations of market needs and develop applications to address those needs
Develop and deliver technical presentations, training courses, and product materials for customers and Shimadzu employees
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, or a related scientific field; a higher level degree is strongly preferred
Minimum of two years of experience in technical applications, method development, and laboratory operation using Gas Chromatography
Experience in maintenance and repair of analytical instrumentation; previous service or marketing experience are highly desirable
Strong attention to detail, exceptional customer service skills, and a dependable work ethic
Willingness to travel, including overnight stays as needed
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 is an exempt, full-time position that is eligible for benefits. For a complete listing of our benefits, including a 401K matching program and discretionary yearly contributions, please visit our website at www.ssi.shimadzu.com/jobs. Detailed information on each benefit, including providers and costs, will be provided to candidates during the final interview stage.
Shimadzu offers 10 paid vacation days, 8 paid personal days, 8 scheduled holidays, and 3 floating holidays in the first year of employment. After one year, employees are eligible for a generous short-term disability program, which complies with FMLA regulations, with the company covering 100% of the monthly premiums. Employees are insured at 100% of their salary for the first 6 weeks and 66.67% of their salary for weeks 7-12.
The starting salary range for this position is $87,000 to $89,000 annually, with compensation paid on a semi-monthly, exempt salaried basis. Additional variable compensation includes an incentive plan based on company and service performance, paid semi-annually in April and October. A discretionary year-end bonus may also be provided based on overall company performance.
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
Functional Expert - Considered a thought leader on a subject
Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Thought Provoking - Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Education
Bachelors of Chemistry (preferred)
Skills
Instrument- GC (preferred)
Phone Support (preferred)
Technical Writing (preferred)
Training (preferred)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Product Specialist - System GC
Location:
Columbia, MD
Salary:
$87,000 - $89,000 per year + Attractive performance-based incentive plan
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 a motivated
Product Specialist
to join our team! In this role, you will create technical marketing materials and sales support documents, provide product and applications training, and support technical activities for Shimadzu's System Gas Chromatography products. You'll engage directly with clients while collaborating closely with the Marketing, Sales, Service, and Regional teams.
JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Provide marketing support to the sales team, including developing and executing demonstration strategies and competitive information
Create sales support documentation, including feature/benefit analyses and positioning strategies for each assigned product
Conduct evaluations of market needs and develop applications to address those needs
Develop and deliver technical presentations, training courses, and product materials for customers and Shimadzu employees
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, or a related scientific field; a higher level degree is strongly preferred
Minimum of two years of experience in technical applications, method development, and laboratory operation using Gas Chromatography
Experience in maintenance and repair of analytical instrumentation; previous service or marketing experience are highly desirable
Strong attention to detail, exceptional customer service skills, and a dependable work ethic
Willingness to travel, including overnight stays as needed
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 is an exempt, full-time position that is eligible for benefits. For a complete listing of our benefits, including a 401K matching program and discretionary yearly contributions, please visit our website at www.ssi.shimadzu.com/jobs. Detailed information on each benefit, including providers and costs, will be provided to candidates during the final interview stage.
Shimadzu offers 10 paid vacation days, 8 paid personal days, 8 scheduled holidays, and 3 floating holidays in the first year of employment. After one year, employees are eligible for a generous short-term disability program, which complies with FMLA regulations, with the company covering 100% of the monthly premiums. Employees are insured at 100% of their salary for the first 6 weeks and 66.67% of their salary for weeks 7-12.
The starting salary range for this position is $87,000 to $89,000 annually, with compensation paid on a semi-monthly, exempt salaried basis. Additional variable compensation includes an incentive plan based on company and service performance, paid semi-annually in April and October. A discretionary year-end bonus may also be provided based on overall company performance.
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
Functional Expert - Considered a thought leader on a subject
Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Thought Provoking - Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Education
Bachelors of Chemistry (preferred)
Skills
Instrument- GC (preferred)
Phone Support (preferred)
Technical Writing (preferred)
Training (preferred)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.