Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Earns 2026 Great Place To Work Certification™
Columbia, Maryland — Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at COMPANY. This year, 72% of employees said it’s a great place To Work – 15 points higher than the average U.S. company.
Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.
"Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience," says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that Certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Shimadzu Scientific Instruments stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees."
"We are thrilled to be certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year! At the heart of our culture is our guiding principle: "Quality People." This milestone is a direct reflection of the incredible team members who bring dedication, passion, and excellence to their craft every single day. While we are immensely proud to celebrate this achievement, we know that building an exceptional workplace is a journey, not a destination. We remain deeply committed to listening, evolving, and continuing to move our culture forward as One Shimadzu."
- Kyndra Reid, Senior General Manager
Columbia, MD — August 22, 2025 – Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) continues to cultivate a vibrant, employee, focused culture built on the principle that “Quality People” are our most important asset. Our commitment to “Contributing to Society through Science and Technology” extends beyond manufacturing world, class analytical instruments. We inspire and educate current and future scientists by partnering with local schools and universities and by funding research grants to foster long-term academic relationships. This “give back” mindset, empowering science education and advancing innovation, is central to our mission. We believe in engagement, teamwork, transparency, excellence and fairness, all within a diverse and inclusive workforce. These core values govern everything we do and create an environment where talented employees thrive and collaborate on meaningful work.
Beyond our scientific mission, SSI’s culture emphasizes community service and personal growth. Volunteerism is a key element of our culture; employees are encouraged to devote up to 7.5 hours of paid time each year to volunteer efforts. Last year, our teams organized school supply and coat drives, cleaned parks, and supported animal rescues – all reflecting a shared commitment to improving the world around us. Our employee-led groups, such as CAPSS (Community Action and Partnership by Shimadzu Scientists), unite staff from across the country to launch charitable programs in their communities. SSI also sponsors initiatives like the Association for Women in Science to foster professional development and inclusion for underrepresented groups. In short, we empower every team member to make a positive impact, on the job and in the community, by supporting their passion for science and service.
“I truly feel part of a team at Shimadzu. Everyone can be counted on to step up and do their part, many times above and beyond what I expected. My manager, my teammates, and I work together toward common goals without being burdened by unnecessary bureaucracy or unproductive administrative tasks. There is a strong sense of accountability and mutual support. People contribute without complaint or hesitation because they genuinely care about the success of the team and the company. This is very different from my experience at other organizations in our industry. The culture is positive, collaborative, and enjoyable. I genuinely enjoy working here and appreciate being part of a team that supports one another and works together to succeed.”
– SSI Employee
This testimonial illustrates our commitment to trust, collaboration, respect, and growth as we build these essential pillars into the very fabric of our culture. At Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, we empower team members through mutual accountability and supportive leadership, creating an environment where colleagues readily step up for one another and succeed together. Rooted in mutual respect and open communication, our workplace fosters continuous professional growth and genuine camaraderie. Employees across the organization consistently share that this positive, team-first atmosphere makes SSI a unique and rewarding place to build a career, where every individual's contributions are valued and celebrated.
According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company’s profits and have a fair chance at promotion.
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About Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Inc.
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) is the North American subsidiary of Shimadzu Corporation’s Analytical and Measuring Division. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, SSI offers a comprehensive portfolio of analytical and testing solutions for a broad range of applications in science and industry. SSI maintains a network of ten regional offices strategically located across the United States, with experienced technical specialists, service providers and sales engineers situated throughout the country. In addition, SSI operates a Solution Center, designed to enable applications development, and an R&D Center that houses a team of scientists whose goal is to develop close collaborations with universities, government agencies and industry centers. Visit www.ssi.shimadzu.com for more information.
About Great Place to Work Certification™
Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified.
About Great Place To Work®
As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All™ Model helps companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified™ or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List.
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