LCMS Sales Specialist II (Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry)

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

401K + profit sharing

Tuition assistance

Company car

Company phone

Casual dress Friday

Job summary

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments in San Francisco, CA is seeking an LCMS Sales Specialist II to promote and grow sales of its LCMS portfolio. You will own a defined territory, drive revenue, and collaborate with regional analytical sales engineers to provide tailored solutions.

The role offers a base salary of $105,000–$108,000 per year, plus an uncapped commission plan and potential year-end bonus, with COLA in eligible locations. Extensive travel within the territory is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field and LCMS lab experience.
• 3+ years LCMS instrumentation experience.
• 3+ years B2B direct sales experience in capital equipment.
• Strong technical aptitude and LCMS workflow understanding.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the territory.

Responsibilities

• Identify and grow new and existing accounts in the territory.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to meet revenue goals.
• Deliver technical presentations and represent Shimadzu at trade shows.
• Coordinate with field application scientists to solve customer needs.
• Generate quotes and manage closing processes.

Skills

LCMS instrumentation

Capital equipment sales

Sales planning

CRM proficiency

Technical aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry / Biochemistry or related field

Masters in Business Administration or related field (preferred)

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Job Category: Sales

Requisition Number: LCMSS002482

• Posted : September 30, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA, USA

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

Salary: $105,000 - $108,000 per year with $78,480 compensation at 100% plan (Uncapped bonus for exceeding plan)

* In addition to the posted base salary, candidates in eligible locations may receive a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) of up to $22,382 annually.

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 Shimadzu’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
• 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).

Position Summary:

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is seeking a LCMS Sales Specialist II to promote and grow sales of Shimadzu’s premier LCMS portfolio, including LCMS Single Quad, LCMS-QQQ, Q-TOF, MALDI, CLAM, Applications Specific Accessory devices and Application Specific Software’s. In this role, you will act as a consultative sales expert, taking full ownership of a defined territory and associated product lines while strategically developing the territory for sustainable year-over-year growth. A critical component of the role will be closely collaborating and joint selling activities with the region’s team of analytical sales engineer colleagues.

JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Sales & Business Development:

• Identify and prioritize new client opportunities; manage and grow existing accounts.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue goals.
• Maintain a robust pipeline of qualified prospects.
• Provide consultative support and product guidance to customers.
• Deliver technical presentations and represent Shimadzu at trade shows and industry events.
• Leverage internal and external resources to meet customer needs.
• Coordinate with field application specialists and lab teams to deliver technical solutions.
• Operate in a collaborative, team-based sales environment.
• Share account insights and sales leads across functional teams.
• Generate quotes, negotiate terms, and manage the closing process.
• Ensure compliance with procurement processes and purchasing protocols.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of laboratory experience with LCMS instrumentation
• At least 3 years of successful capital equipment sales experience required

Two or more years of B2B direct sales experience in capital equipment sales is strongly preferred

• Strong technical aptitude with demonstrated ability to understand LCMS instrumentation, customer applications, and scientific workflows
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective customer working relationships at all organizational levels
• Proven experience in developing and executing sales and/or field marketing strategies to drive growth and account expansion
• Proficient in the use of CRM systems for pipeline management, forecasting, and reporting
• Must be able to travel extensively within the assigned territory
• Strong analytical thinking and strategic territory planning capabilities
• Valid driver’s license required

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 AND BENEFITS:

This role is an exempt, full-time position that is benefits-eligible. For a complete listing of our benefits, including a 401K matching program and discretionary yearly contributions, please visit 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. (Note: Residents of California and Puerto Rico will have the 8 personal days substituted with state-required sick leave hours on a per-pay accrual basis.) After one year, employees are eligible for a generous short-term disability program, with 100% of the monthly premiums covered by the company. 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 base salary range for this position is $105,000 to $108,000 annually, with compensation paid on a semi-monthly, exempt salaried basis. Additional variable compensation includes a commission plan based on sales territory performance, paid each payroll period. A discretionary year-end bonus may also be provided based on overall company performance.

The offer package includes a company car with a fuel card, subject to a $55 per pay deduction for personal use. A company phone is also provided, fully paid by the employer, and can be used for personal purposes while remaining 100% company property.

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.

Travel Required

Yes . Travel to customer sites 80% by ground; overnight travel 20%–30% expected.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Instrument- LCMS

Expert

Expert

Behaviors

Required

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Innovative

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Thought Provoking

Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Chemistry or related field.

Preferred

Masters or better in Business Administration or related field.

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