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Scientist, TEM

Job in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California, 94087, USA
Listing for: Eurofins
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-24
Job specializations:
  • Research/Development
    Research Scientist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 160000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 160000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Company Description

Eurofins EAG Laboratories has over 40 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 and a portfolio of more than 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.

Job Description

Join our Advanced Microscopy team and play a key role in solving complex materials and semiconductor challenges using cutting‑edge Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). We are seeking talented Scientists who are passionate about hands‑on analysis, advanced characterization techniques, and delivering impactful results for clients across a wide range of industries.

In this production‑focused role, you’ll spend significant time operating state‑of‑the‑art TEM instrumentation, analyzing advanced materials, and providing high‑quality, site‑specific insights that drive critical client decisions. The ideal candidate is a technically strong contributor who thrives in a fast‑paced laboratory environment, enjoys working directly with sophisticated tools, and takes pride in delivering accurate, timely results while meeting client expectations.

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.
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 and processing the data, and creating the reports.
  • Engaging in discussions with customers to solve their questions and concerns.
Work Schedule
  • 5 pm–2 am, Tuesdays to Saturdays OR Sundays to Thursdays.
  • Shift differential will apply.
Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related field.
  • Must have 3 years+ 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.
Additional Information

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

Physical Requirements
  • 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 overhead.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and understandably to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the…
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