Scientist, TEM

• Compensation: USD 115,000 - USD 130,000 - yearly

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.

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, and engineering rigor, 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.

We have a great opportunity for a skilled Scientist to join our dynamic TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy) group at our Sunnyvale or Milpitas, CA lab.

The TEM Scientist will be responsible for:

• Partnering with team members to provide high quality analysis service to clients.
• Operating TEM tools to obtain TEM/STEM images, SAED, EDS and EELS data from samples.
• Developing TEM analysis protocols/techniques to meet clients’ requests.
• Creating summary reports to capture the project objectives, analysis data and interpretation of the results.

A typical day would involve-

• Operating the TEM tools (FEI or JEOL electron microscopes) and collecting TEM/STEM images based on customers' requests.
• Performing elemental analysis such as EDS/EELS (collecting/process the data and creating the reports).
• Engaging in discussions with customers to solve their questions and concerns.

Work Schedule: 5pm-2am, Tuesdays to Saturdays OR Sundays to Thursdays

Shift differential will apply

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or related field.
• Must have 3yrs+ hands‑on experience in TEM analysis characterizing a variety of materials.
• Excellent understanding of the operations and principles of TEM tools.
• Expert background in electron microscopy, including TEM/STEM, SAED, 4D-STEM, EDS and EELS.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).

What would set you apart:

• Familiarity with FEI and JEOL electron microscope tools.
• Experience with semiconductor chip products and wafer samples is a plus.

Compensation is aligned with market standards for the region and tailored to individual qualifications and experience.

This role supports work subject to U.S. export control regulations (ITAR).

To be eligible, candidates must be authorized to access export‑controlled information under U.S. law. This typically includes individuals who are:

• U.S. lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders)
• Individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the United States

The company will confirm eligibility for access to export‑controlled information as part of the hiring process.

• Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods of time (4 or more hours).
• Ability to operate a keyboard and other lab equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including…