Microscopy Scientist, TEM

Eurofins•Milpitas, CA

1d•$120,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins EAG Laboratories is seeking an experienced TEM Scientist to join its Advanced Microscopy team. This production-focused role uses Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) to address materials and semiconductor challenges for clients across a range of industries. The scientist will operate advanced TEM instrumentation, analyze materials, and deliver accurate, timely, site-specific results that support client decisions. The role involves operating TEM tools to collect TEM/STEM images and SAED, EDS, and EELS data; developing TEM analysis protocols and techniques to meet client requests; and preparing summary reports that describe project objectives, analysis data, and interpretation of results. The scientist will also engage with customers to address their questions and concerns. The work schedule is 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., either Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday. A 10% shift differential applies. Lab locations are Milpitas or Sunnyvale, California. Compensation is $120,000–$135,000 per year, aligned with regional market standards and tailored to qualifications and experience.

Requirements

At least 3 years of hands-on TEM operation experience; general electron microscopy or broader materials characterization experience does not meet this requirement.
Ability to independently operate TEM/STEM instrumentation.
Hands-on experience with Selected Area Electron Diffraction (SAED).
Hands-on experience acquiring, processing, and interpreting EDS (Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy) and EELS (Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy) data.
Experience with the 4D-STEM technique.
Demonstrated understanding of TEM operating principles.
Experience developing TEM-specific analysis protocols and techniques.
Experience producing reports that interpret TEM results.

Nice To Haves

Experience with FEI/Thermo Fisher and/or JEOL instruments.
Preferred experience with semiconductor chips and wafer samples.

Responsibilities

Partner with team members to provide high-quality analysis services to clients.
Operate TEM tools to obtain TEM/STEM images and collect SAED, EDS, and EELS data from samples.
Develop TEM analysis protocols and techniques to meet client requests.
Create summary reports covering project objectives, analysis data, and interpretation of results.
Collect and process elemental analysis data using EDS/EELS and prepare reports.
Discuss customer questions and concerns and provide analysis insights.