Collaboration Scientist - LCMS

Collaboration Scientist - LC/MS

Location:

Newton, MA

Salary: $110,000 - $115,000 per year

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

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?

• 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 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.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on expertise in liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry, especially LC and LC/MS applications used in pharmaceutical research and development. This is a strong opportunity for a scientist who wants to stay close to the laboratory while also contributing to product strategy, customer discovery, and future technology direction.

• 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…