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JASCO The Company

JASCO is a non-traded privately held Japanese company, specialising in the manufacturing of analytical instrumentation since the late 1950's. We are listed in the top 25% of worldwide analytical instrument manufacturers.

In every country we offer a broad range of instrument based solutions to a great many science based problems.

JASCO UK Limited accredited to ISO-9001:2015 and ISO-14001

At JASCO (UK) we are proud to be able to deliver the great systems developed by our manufacturing organisation in Japan. We believe our challenge is to deliver these products to our customers in the UK and to provide great service; in terms of customer care, from listening to our customer's needs and remaining totally flexible, cost effective and competitive.

Our UK headquarters house our administration centre, training facility, demonstration laboratory and workshop facilities, where we pride ourselves on the reputation and abilities which have been so often acknowledged by our customers.

UK Office
A Brief History of JASCO
History

In the mid-1950's a group of scientists at the Japaneses Institute of Optics, which later became Tsukuba University, required an infrared spectrophotometer for their research. Since at that time no commercial instrument was available, they undertook the challenge of developing their own. The result was a remarkable success: a reliable instrument with exceptional optical performance.

As other researchers heard about this new development they began requesting instruments for their own studies.  In 1958, in response to this increasing demand, the Japan Spectroscopic Corporation (JASCO) was founded to provide the scientific community with optical spectroscopy products.  Founding members include world-famous physicist Yoshio Fujioka and Nobel Prize winner Shinichiro Tomonaga.

Over many years, JASCO’s spectroscopy product line has expanded extensively to include virtually every type of optical spectroscopy. The current product areas include the following:

  • Circular Dichroism Spectrometers
  • Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectrometers
  • UV/Visible and Near Infrared Spectrophotometers
  • Polarimeters
  • Fluorescence Spectrophotometers
  • Dispersive Raman Spectrometers
  • FT-Raman Spectrometers
  • Dissolution Systems
  • Near Field Optical Micro-Spectrometers
  • Ellipsometers

With the introduction of HPLC in the mid-1970's, JASCO's experience in optical systems resulted in the development of excellent chromatographic detection systems, and, over time, complete HPLC systems. In 1985, JASCO launched one of the first commercial packed-column supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC) systems, including the renowned dynamic back-pressure regulator. In 2005, JASCO was one of the first companies to develop an ultra high performance LC system (UHPLC). The current range of chromatography products includes the following:

  • Supercritical Fluid Chromatography and Extraction Systems (Analytical and Preparative)
  • UHPLC - Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatography Systems
  • HPLC - Analytical, Semi-Preparative and Preparative
  • Variable Wavelength/Scanning UV-Visible Detectors
  • UV-Visible Diode-array Detectors
  • Variable Wavelength/Scanning Fluorescence Detectors
  • Refractive Index Detectors
  • Chiral Detectors - Optical Rotation (ORD) and Circular Dichroism (CD) Detectors
  • Chemiluminescence Detectors

2023 marked the 65th anniversary of the foundation of JASCO, and over its 60+ years of operation JASCO has established itself as a respected global supplier of high performance analytical instruments operating in 57 countries throughout the Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania, and the Middle East. We continue to strive to develop the best technologies and solutions for the scientific community.

60 Years
JASCO Global
Worldwide

JASCO is now a global leader in a wide range of innovative technologies using optical spectroscopy. Operating in more than 57 countries throughout Europe, Asia, USA, Oceania, and the Middle East, we continue to provide advanced products and solutions to our wide customer base. For more information about JASCO Worldwide check out the JASCO Global Website and to obtain the fastest response check below to find the JASCO company in your territory:

United Kingdom

JASCO UK Ltd.
Unit 10F
Ponderosa Business Park
Smithies Lane
Heckmondwike, W.Yorks
WF16 0PR
Tel: +44-1371-876988
Fax: +44-1371-875597
E-mail: inbox@jasco.co.uk
Internet: www.jasco.co.uk

Europe, North Africa & Middle East

JASCO Europe s.r.l.
Via Luigi Cadorna, 1
23894 Cremella (LC)
Italy
Tel: +39 039-9215-811
Fax: +39 039-9215-835
E-mail: jasco@jasco-europe.com
Internet: www.jasco-europe.com

Germany

JASCO Deutschland GmbH
Robert-Bosch-Strasse 14
64319 Pfungstadt
Germany
Tel: +49 61 57808900
Fax: +49 61 578089099
E-mail: info@jasco.de
Internet: www.jasco.de

Netherlands, Belgium & Luxembourg

JASCO Benelux B.V.
Lagedijk Noord
18 3401 VA IJsselstein (UT)
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0) 30 6880355
Fax: +31 (0) 30 6888009
E-mail: info@jasco.nl
Internet: www.jasco.nl

France

JASCO France s.a.r.l.
17 rue Gutenberg
Zone de la Bouvre
44340 Bouguenais
Tel: +33-2-40430043
Fax: +33-2-40432437
E-mail:jascofrance@jascofrance.fr
Internet:www.jascofrance.fr

Spain

JASCO Analitica Spain S.L.
C-Emillano Barral
13 B 28043
Madrid
Tel: +34-902-500-972
Fax: +34-914-132-290
E-mail: info@jasco-spain.com
Internet: www.jasco-spain.com

United States, Canada and South America

JASCO Inc
28600 Mary's Court
Easton
MD 21601 USA
Tel: (410) 822-1220
Fax: +34-914-132-290
E-mail: customerservice@jascoinc.com
Internet: www.jascoinc.com

Asia

JASCO International Co. Ltd.
4-21 Sennin-cho 2-chome
Hachioji
Tokyo 193- 0835 Japan
Tel: 81-426-66-1322
Fax: 81-426-65-6512
E-mail: asia@jascoint.co.jp
Internet: www.jascoint.co.jp

Career Opportunities

Engineer/Product Specialist HPLC

Working in a variety of laboratory environments, an appetite for continuously learning about new techniques, instruments and software is key. Good communication skills, creativity, and a can-do attitude are essential qualities in this role, along with the ability to help with solving customer problems and a commitment to deliver the highest-levels of customer service.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Install and optimise hardware/software products and configurations at customer sites
  • Diagnose and resolve product performance problems
  • Perform maintenance and repairs
  • Calibrate customer equipment according to specifications
  • Ensure customer satisfaction by advising customers on preventive maintenance and configurations to optimise product performance
  • Proactively respond to potential equipment issues to prevent unplanned interruption of customers' business
  • Provide technical support to customers via phone and email
  • Maintain contact with existing customers
  • Follow up of sales enquiries
  • Identify customer requirements for new systems and provide quotations
  • Provide training as required
  • Maintain technical documentation and price lists
  • Maintain records and input data into cloud based data systems

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in a product specialist/engineer role
  • Expertise with HPLC/SFC
  • Experience with troubleshooting and problem solving
  • Excellent inter-personal, self-motivational, verbal and written English communication skills
  • Demonstrate organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks with different priorities
  • Ability to interact with customers and co-workers at a professional level and be able to work independently
  • You enjoy travelling and visiting customers
  • Clean UK driving licence

Apply with CV by email to nigel.hopkinson at jasco.co.uk

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