About this opportunity
Eurofins lists this Materials Analyst, TEM opportunity in milpitas, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Compensation: USD 85,000 - USD 97,000 - yearly
Company Description
Eurofins EAG Laboratories has over 40 years experience in engineering and materials testing services. Our parent company, Eurofins Scientific, is a multi-billion-dollar global leader in engineering and scientific services operating over 950 labs in 60 countries with 65,000 employees with a portfolio of over 200,000 validated analytical methods.
At EAG, curiosity fuels everything we do. Every analysis, every test, and every question asked in our labs helps unlock what materials and products are capable of—and what the world can build next. If you’re energized by materials science, analytical chemistry, engineering rigor, and solving problems that matter, you’ll feel right at home here.
Our scientists and engineers support industries ranging from semiconductors and advanced electronics to pharmaceuticals, medical devices, energy systems, and consumer products. Using advanced techniques in analytical chemistry, microscopy, surface analysis, and engineering sciences, we help clients solve complex challenges across the product lifecycle.
What sets EAG apart isn’t just our world‑class instrumentation—it’s our people. We’re problem solvers, collaborators, and lifelong learners who value precision, curiosity, and impact. Here, your work directly influences the safety, reliability, and performance of products used around the globe.
Imagine the possibilities. Let’s explore them together.
Job Description
The Advanced Microscopy team is looking for experienced Materials Analysts with a background in operating and analyzing materials using TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy) . This is a hands‑on, production‑focused role centered on supporting advanced materials and semiconductor analysis for clients across multiple industries.
The successful candidate will be a strong technical contributor who thrives in a fast‑paced lab environment, enjoys focused tool time, and values producing high‑quality, site‑specific results within defined client timelines.
A typical day will consist of various activities, including:
Obtaining bright field, high resolution, diffraction patterns, dark field TEM and HAADF STEM images of prepared samples
Obtaining STEM/EDX and STEM/EELS spectra, line scans and maps
Organizing data, preparing and delivering summary reports to customers
Partnering with customers and team members to optimize experiments and explain results
Developing TEM analysis protocols for new sample types
Work Schedule: 5pm-2am - Tuesdays to Saturdays or Sundays to Thursdays
*Shift differential will apply
Qualifications
This position works with companies that deal with defense‑related activities and is subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). All considered applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR:
U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. “Green Card Holder”)
Political Asylee or Refugee
BS or MS only: Materials Science and Engineering or related field or equivalent industry experience
Excellent operation and theory understanding of Transmission Electron Microscope
Experience with TEM sample preparation and hard materials characterization
Solid understanding of one or more areas of electron microscopy, semiconductor device physics and failure analysis
What would set you apart:
Familiarity with aberration‑correction TEM
Familiarity with FEI Tecnai TEM/STEM, Oxford/Bruker EDS, Gatan EELS, Digital Micrograph
Additional Information
Compensation is aligned with market standards for the region and tailored to individual qualifications and experience.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting
Ability to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)
Ability to lift to 10 lbs.
Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment.
Ability to use a telephone, access file cabinets, receive and ship customer products
Ability to sit for periods of time
The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.
What It’s Like to Work Here:
Teamwork: Be inspired by your leaders, encouraged by your teammates and supported throughout your journey while working with us.
Learning & Development: Take on career development programs and goal‑setting to create big possibilities for your career and life. Develop within the company; be mentored and grown as a leader.
Diversity & Authenticity: We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
Benefits & Perks to Foster Work/Life Balance:
401k Company Matching
Wellness Program
Volunteer Time off
Education Assistance
Fitness Reimbursement
…and more!
If you enjoy being immersed in technology, tackling problems head‑on, finding solutions through teamwork, and taking pride in accomplishments, join us today!
Be a part of a dynamic group that fosters a welcoming environment, dedicating time and resources to training new team members, as well as sharing, developing, and implementing new ideas.
Eurofins EAG Laboratories is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), disability, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law. The Company’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer all employment‑related matters based on an individual's qualifications, abilities, and efforts without regard to protected status.
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Worksite address
milpitas, CA, 95035, US
Who can apply
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