Asset Coordinator

Overview

Position: Fixed Asset Coordinator

Location: Columbia, MD

Salary: $50,000 to $55,000 per year

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is one of the largest suppliers of analytical instrumentation, physical testing, and environmental monitoring systems in the world. The organization emphasizes science, research, and development across a diverse team of professionals.

Established in 1975, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is a leading provider of analytical instrumentation and related services. We value excellence, innovation, and collaboration to help better lives worldwide.

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is seeking a Fixed Asset Coordinator to join our team at our corporate headquarters in Columbia, MD. This role manages the full lifecycle of fixed asset instruments—from acquisition and tracking to depreciation, transfers, and final disposition. This is a high-accountability role that interacts with Accounting, Sales, Operations, and Marketing to ensure accurate reporting, efficient processes, and strong internal controls.

• Control, monitor, and redistribute fixed asset instruments
• Review and process asset requests for completeness
• Track depreciation and manage disposition records for removed assets
• Coordinate transfers between regions and inventory with Divisional VP approval
• Lead and execute annual fixed asset physical inventory across HQ and regions
• Reconcile the CIP (Construction in Progress) account and validate project completion
• Collaborate with Divisional Managers to monitor lab and demo inventory
• Maintain accurate fixed asset data and reporting

• High school diploma required; additional education preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Microsoft Great Plains or Dynamics 365 is a plus
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Experience with inventory control and process management
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment

This non-exempt, full-time position offers a starting salary range of $50,000 to $55,000 annually, paid semi-monthly. Eligible benefits include a 401K matching program and discretionary yearly contributions, with detailed information provided at the final interview stage.

In your first year, you will receive 10 paid vacation days, 8 paid personal days, 8 scheduled holidays, and 3 floating holidays. After one year, you’ll have access to a generous short-term disability program, with premiums fully covered by the company. Employees are insured at 100% of their salary for the first 6 weeks and 66 2/3% for weeks 7 to 12.

As a non-exempt role, you will also be eligible for overtime and double time pay according to employee handbook guidelines. Additional variable compensation may include a discretionary year-end bonus based on overall company performance.

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