Field Application Scientist I

Field Application Scientist
Location: CaliforniaSalary: $105,000 - $107,800 per year

* Based on your location, a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is available as part of the total compensation package

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:

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  • 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).
  
  
  
  

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is seeking a motivated Field Application Scientist to join our team! In this role, you will work closely with collaborators and customers to deliver real-world analytical solutions using LCMS, GCMS, and Life Science instrumentation. You will focus on method development, field support, and technical training, while influencing product innovation through customer insights and direct feedback.

JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Develop and implement application projects with cross-functional teams including R&D, Marketing, and Sales
• Deliver product demonstrations, seminars, and technical presentations to customers and industry professionals
• Author technical content including application notes, scientific papers, and training materials
• Evaluate new instrumentation and emerging analytical techniques
• Research customer needs and market trends to guide new applications and product positioning
• Provide expert-level support for customer problem-solving alongside Sales and Service teams
• Represent Shimadzu at industry events, trade shows, and customer engagements
• Collaborate with global Shimadzu teams and external partners on joint projects
• Travel domestically and internationally with overnight stays as needed

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• MS or PhD in Chemistry or a closely related scientific field (PhD strongly preferred)
• At least 3 years of experience working in an analytical lab using LCMS and GCMS technologies
• Strong background in chromatography, mass spectrometry, and sample preparation
• Proficient in technical writing and public speaking, with the ability to lead customer-facing sessions
• Demonstrated ability to plan experiments and solve complex scientific problems
• Comfortable working across technical and commercial teams to deliver high-impact solutions

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 (Residents of California and Puerto Rico will receive state-mandated sick leave instead of personal days). 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 $105,000 to $107,800 annually, with compensation paid on a semi-monthly, exempt salaried basis. Additional variable compensation may include a discretionary year-end bonus 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.

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

PHD of Chemistry (preferred)
Masters of Chemistry (required)

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