Laboratory Technician

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.

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.

EAG Laboratories is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our SIMS team. The Technician will be responsible for preparing samples and equipment for analyses, including but not limited to, mounting, machining, and polishing techniques.

• Sample preparation - cleaving samples to size, cleaning as needed, and mounting samples for SIMS (Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry) analysis.
• Operate supporting equipment such as profilometers, microscopes, fine tools (tweezers, scribing tools, etc.).
• Section, mount and clean test pieces in a consistent manner acceptable for analysis.
• Use chemical solutions and processes to prepare / clean sample.
• Review and adhere to customer specifications and requirements, including visual inspection of received materials for condition and correlation with customer description.
• Handle customer materials and company equipment in a responsible and efficient manner.
• Protect confidential information and proprietary processes.
• Employees are expected to comply with ISO 27001 standard and company requirements for Information security.

The Technician opportunity is located in Sunnyvale, CA. As relocation assistance is not offered, we encourage local candidates to apply.

Work Schedule: Mondays to Fridays: 8:30am-5:30pm

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Basic understanding of chemical safety.
• Relevant experience in performing analytical testing with sophisticated equipment a plus.
• Fine manual dexterity, high level of accuracy and detail oriented.
• Must be able to multi-task and maintain exceptional organizational skills.

Compliance Requirement (ITAR)

This position supports work related to defense applications and is subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). All considered applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident.

• Require close distance visual acuity with or without correction (Glasses, Contacts, etc.).
• Ability to operate a keyboard and other lab equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead.
• Ability to communicate clearly and understandably ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting.
• Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods of time (4 or more hours).

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.

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

• Ability to lift to 10 lbs.
• Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to…