Materials Analyst, Microscopy; XSEM

• Compensation: USD 85,000 - USD 95,000 - yearly

Eurofins EAG Laboratories has almost 50 years of 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.

The Advanced Microscopy team is seeking a
Materials Analyst to join our XSEM (Cross-Section Scanning Electron Microscopy) Engineering group. This is a hands‑on, production‑focused role centered on SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) Imaging, sample prep cross‑sectioning, and micro cleaving, to support 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 in this role includes:

• Efficiently utilizing scanning electron microscope and appropriate sample preparation techniques to provide high-quality data to clients.
• Managing multiple client samples, ensuring adherence to internal quality and security standards and turnaround commitments.
• Working closely with your teamto optimize workflows, improve efficiency, and maintain consistent output.
• Collaborating with internal analytical teams and as needed, clients to understand analysis requirements and standardized procedures.

This role is well‑suited for analysts who prefer focused tool time, hands‑on execution, and technical problem‑solving in a collaborative lab setting.

Wednesday through Saturday, 6pm to 5am (4 days/10hrs)

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science & Engineering or a related field, or equivalent industry experience. This position is designed for early- to mid-career professionals (BS/MS level) and is not aligned with PhD-level candidates.
• Hands‑on experience with SEM OR strong academic / early‑industry exposure with demonstrated capability to independently execute sample preparation workflows.
• Working knowledge of electron microscopy principles (SEM).
• General understanding of semiconductor device physics and failure analysis concepts gained through coursework, lab work, or prior industry experience.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven lab environment.

• Prior experience supporting high‑throughput or production laboratory environments.
• Clear, timely technical communication with internal teams and external clients.

• Extensive, uninterrupted hands‑on tool time.
• Exposure to a wide range of advanced materials and semiconductor technologies.
• A collaborative team culture focused on technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Evening shift structure that supports deep focus and accelerated technical mastery.

• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the…