Scientist, SIMS

Company Description

Eurofins EAG Laboratories brings over 40 years of experience in engineering and materials testing services. As part of Eurofins Scientific, a global leader operating over 900 labs in 60 countries and employing 65,000 staff, we apply advanced analytical chemistry, microscopy, surface analysis, and engineering sciences to solve complex challenges across the product lifecycle.

EAG Laboratories seeks a passionate and skilled Scientist for our SIMS (Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry) group. This role offers hands‑on experience with advanced analytical techniques and contributes to the development of innovative materials.

As a Scientist in the SIMS group, you will perform analysis of thin films, test materials, and identify properties and characteristics to support product development and improvement.

• Conduct comprehensive analytical work independently, including complex tasks.
• Apply standard and non‑standard techniques to determine the composition, properties, and structure of materials.
• Prepare detailed reports on analytical results for customers, including interpretation of findings.
• Provide technical reviews for reports prepared by other analysts.
• Evaluate customer requests, determine testing requirements, and prepare project quotations.
• Ensure adherence to schedule, budget, and performance requirements.
• Potentially direct phases of revenue‑producing projects.

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Some flexibility is required to accommodate occasional evening or weekend work when requested to support operational or business needs.)

• PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or Engineering with experience in materials characterization and surface analysis techniques.

• Experience with materials characterization tools.
• Familiarity with quality system documents and compliance with all system requirements.
• Strong analytical and judgment skills.
• High level of computer literacy, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Exceptional written communication skills.

• U.S. Citizen
• U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder)
• Political Asylee or Refugee

This position works with companies that deal with defense‑related activities and is subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). All accepted applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR.

• Relevant experience with SIMS.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Company Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program
• Education Assistance
• Additional benefits tailored to the role

• Occasional movement within the office or laboratory to access file cabinets, machinery, equipment, etc.
• Ability to operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods of time (4 or more hours).
• Ability to handle small and fragile devices with tweezers and/or fingers.
• Require close‑distance visual acuity with or without correction.
• Physical dexterity to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard, lab equipment, telephone, and access items stored at various levels.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 90% of the time.
• Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting.
• Learning new tasks, remembering processes, maintaining focus, completing tasks independently, making timely decisions within workflow, and communicating effectively with visitors.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Eurofins EAG Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all of our employment practices. Applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, military and/or protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Eurofins EAG Laboratories is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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