Product Manager – Gas Chromatography

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?

Product Manager - GC

Location: Columbia, MD
Salary: $130,000 - $133,500 per year + Attractive performance-based incentive plan

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.

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:

• 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 Product Manager - GC to join our team! In this role, you will be the strategic owner of one of our most critical analytical platforms. You will manage the full product lifecycle, combining deep technical knowledge, marketing insight, and customer engagement to drive market share and customer satisfaction. You will work cross-functionally with Sales, Service, Marketing, and R&D to ensure our GC solutions remain best-in-class in performance, reliability, and support.

JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Build and execute an annual business strategy for Shimadzu’s GC portfolio to drive growth and revenue
• Develop GC-focused marketing and training content for sales teams and customers
• Support field teams with application knowledge, technical documentation, and product demonstrations
• Engage directly with high-value GC customers to understand use cases and deliver support
• Coordinate product launches, promotions, and competitive positioning strategies
• Analyze market and competitor data to forecast trends and propose roadmap improvements
• Collaborate on inventory, pricing, promotional budgets, and forecasting
• Mentor and manage GC product specialists and coordinators supporting the product line

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related life science field; advanced degree preferred
• 8+ years of experience with Gas Chromatography, including technical applications, troubleshooting, and field support
• Demonstrated success in product marketing or management within the scientific instrumentation space
• Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
• Willingness to travel for customer visits, training, and industry events

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 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. 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 $130,000 to $133,500 annually, with compensation paid on a semi-monthly, exempt salaried basis. Additional variable compensation includes an incentive plan based on company and service performance, paid semi-annually in April and October. A discretionary year-end bonus may also be provided based on overall company performance.

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