What are the responsibilities and job description for the GC Service Engineer position at Shimadzu Scientific Instruments?
Location: Columbia, MD
Salary: $87,000 to $89,000 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 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?
JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Compensation & Benefits:
This full-time, non-exempt position comes with a comprehensive benefits package. In your first year, you will receive 10 paid vacation days, 8 paid personal days, 8 paid scheduled holidays and 3 paid floating holidays (Residents of California and Puerto Rico will receive state-mandated sick leave instead of personal days). After one year of employment, you will also be eligible for a generous short-term disability program with the company covering 100% of monthly premiums.
The starting salary range for this role is $87,000 to $89,000 annually, paid semi-monthly. As a non-exempt position, you will be eligible for overtime and double time pay, as outlined in our employee handbook. Additional variable compensation may include a discretionary year-end bonus based on overall company performance.
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
Skills
Required
Instrument- GC: Expert
Service: Expert
Technical Support: Expert
Behaviours
Required
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
Preferred
Bachelors or better in Chemistry or related field
Associates or better in Electronics Technology or related field
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.
None
Salary: $87,000 to $89,000 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 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 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
JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot Shimadzu GC instrumentation
- Provide technical training to end-users and junior service personnel
- Perform chromatogram analysis and verify system performance accuracy
- Document repairs, recommend product improvements, and maintain service logs
- Develop preventive maintenance procedures and recommend parts inventory levels
- Support the Corporate Service Center for in-house GC repairs as needed
- Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical field required
- 3 years of hands-on experience servicing GC instruments (Shimadzu preferred)
- Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, and software components
- Ability to interpret chromatograms and support application-level performance
- Exceptional communication, documentation, and customer service skills
- Proficiency with technical reporting and service documentation software
Compensation & Benefits:
This full-time, non-exempt position comes with a comprehensive benefits package. In your first year, you will receive 10 paid vacation days, 8 paid personal days, 8 paid scheduled holidays and 3 paid floating holidays (Residents of California and Puerto Rico will receive state-mandated sick leave instead of personal days). After one year of employment, you will also be eligible for a generous short-term disability program with the company covering 100% of monthly premiums.
The starting salary range for this role is $87,000 to $89,000 annually, paid semi-monthly. As a non-exempt position, you will be eligible for overtime and double time pay, as outlined in our employee handbook. Additional variable compensation may include a discretionary year-end bonus based on overall company performance.
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
Skills
Required
Instrument- GC: Expert
Service: Expert
Technical Support: Expert
Behaviours
Required
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
Preferred
Bachelors or better in Chemistry or related field
Associates or better in Electronics Technology or related field
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.
None
Salary : $87,000 - $89,000