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Life Science Service SpecialistShimadzu Scientific Instruments • Carlsbad, CA, United States
Life Science Service Specialist

Life Science Service Specialist

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments • Carlsbad, CA, United States
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Description

Life Science Service Specialist

Location : Los Angeles, CA

Salary : $109,000 to $111,000 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

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is seeking an Life Science Service Specialist to support the installation, maintenance, and repair of our specialized biotech instruments, including MALDI systems, PPSQ, LABNIRS, and related platforms. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role that plays a critical part in helping researchers and scientists perform mission-critical work in labs across the region.

JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :

  • Install, troubleshoot, and maintain biotech instrumentation across customer sites
  • Provide technical training to end users and junior field service engineers
  • Accurately document system builds, service visits, and part usage
  • Develop preventive maintenance procedures and contribute technical feedback
  • Manage and maintain regional parts inventory
  • Provide timely phone / email-based technical support as needed
  • Travel by air and car to perform on-site service; overnight travel required
  • Ensure safety compliance and proper use of PPE per company and client protocols
  • EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related tech field required
  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences preferred
  • 3+ years of field or in-house instrumentation service experience required
  • Mechanical, electrical, and customer-facing troubleshooting skills essential
  • Proficiency in technical documentation and remote support protocols
  • Must be self-driven and comfortable working independently or with cross-functional teams
  • 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 & 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 $109,000 to $111,000 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.

    This position includes a company car with a fuel card (with a $55 per pay deduction for personal use), company laptop, and a company-paid cell phone, which remains company property but can be used for personal purposes.

    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

    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

    Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

    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)

    Associates of Electrical Engineering (required)

    Skills

  • Instrument Repair (required)
  • Instrument- MALDI (required)
  • 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.

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