Collaboration Scientist - LCMS

About the role

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is seeking a Collaboration Scientist to join our R&D Center and support the development of advanced technologies and global products for the North American pharmaceutical market. This role is part of the Product Strategy Group and will focus on evaluating new product concepts, testing prototype technologies, generating reliable scientific data, and gathering meaningful feedback through customer and collaborator engagement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proof-of-concept experiments using prototype products to evaluate new product concepts, specifications, and technical feasibility
• Acquire, analyze, and interpret data related to LC, LC/MS, and high-resolution accurate-mass instrumentation
• Communicate with collaborators and customers to capture feedback on product performance, technical challenges, and unmet needs
• Create clear reports summarizing project progress, experimental outcomes, customer feedback, and recommendations
• Participate in internal team discussions to help determine future R&D actions, product modifications, and new ideas
• Present evaluation outcomes and technical findings to internal stakeholders
• Inspect, maintain, and support R&D laboratory facilities, including procurement of consumables, replacement parts, and other items that improve safety and efficiency
• Conduct preventive maintenance of analytical instruments and maintain proper laboratory housekeeping standards
• Attend customer interviews and provide technical input regarding the importance, feasibility, and scientific value of customer-facing needs
• Propose and test new ideas that may address customer demands or improve future product concepts
• Stay current on technology trends in LC, LC/MS, automation, and pharmaceutical research applications
• Attend relevant conferences, workshops, discussion groups, and scientific events to gather market and technology insight
• Collaborate with marketing teams to support promotional activities, including webinars, scientific conferences, seminars, and other technical events
• Support global collaboration with stakeholders, including periodic communication with teams in Japan

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, pharmaceutical science, or a closely related field is required
• A master’s degree or Ph.D. is preferred
• At least 5 years of experience working as a scientist conducting experimental procedures
• Strong hands-on experience with liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry, including principles, operation, data analysis, and application development
• Experience in a pharmaceutical company, CRO, CDMO, instrument company, or comparable scientific environment is preferred
• Strong understanding of how LC and LC/MS are used in pharmaceutical research and development
• Ability to troubleshoot technical challenges using scientific reasoning, research articles, knowledgebases, and experimental data
• Ability to identify and understand key technologies, scientific insights, and customer needs
• Strong report-writing skills, including the ability to create comprehensive, well-structured scientific documentation
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills using accurate scientific terminology
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a diverse, cross-functional, and global work environment

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, pharmaceutical science, or a closely related field
• Preferred: Master’s degree or Ph.D.
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience working as a scientist conducting experimental procedures
• Skills: Strong hands-on experience with liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry, including principles, operation, data analysis, and application development
• Industry Experience: Experience in a pharmaceutical company, CRO, CDMO, instrument company, or comparable scientific environment
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of how LC and LC/MS are used in pharmaceutical research and development
• Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot technical challenges using scientific reasoning, research articles, knowledgebases, and experimental data
• Customer Focus: Ability to identify and understand key technologies, scientific insights, and customer needs
• Communication: Strong report-writing skills, including the ability to create comprehensive, well-structured scientific documentation
• Public Speaking: Strong presentation and public speaking skills using accurate scientific terminology
• Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a diverse, cross-functional, and global work environment

Benefits

• 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

Pay

The starting salary range for this role is $110,000 to $115,000 annually, paid semi-monthly.

Schedule

This full-time, 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).