Microscopy Technician (Sample Prep) - NIGHT SHIFT

Eurofins USA Material Sciences•Milpitas, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Microscopy team is seeking a skilled Microscopy Technician to join our dynamic Dual Beam group in Milpitas, CA. In this role, you will play a critical part in our core operations by preparing high-quality TEM lamellae from diverse client samples across multiple industries using state-of-the-art Dual Beam FIB tools. A Typical Day Includes: Precision Sample Preparation: Operating dual-beam (SEM-FIB) systems in the laboratory to prepare high-quality TEM lamellae from advanced semiconductor devices and novel materials. Laboratory Workflows: Utilizing a variety of specialized lab equipment to apply precise surface coatings for optimal sample imaging. Team Collaboration: Partnering closely with team members to manage workflows and deliver on high-priority client projects under tight deadlines.

Requirements

AS Degree in Electron Microscopy - Materials Science, or similar field.
Ability to proactively accomplish tasks.
Problem solver, team player; thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods of time (4 or more hours).
Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other lab equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 90% of the time.
Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting.

Nice To Haves

Understanding the fundamentals of electron microscopy.
Excellent verbal and written communicator.

Responsibilities

Operating dual-beam (SEM-FIB) systems in the laboratory to prepare high-quality TEM lamellae from advanced semiconductor devices and novel materials.
Utilizing a variety of specialized lab equipment to apply precise surface coatings for optimal sample imaging.
Partnering closely with team members to manage workflows and deliver on high-priority client projects under tight deadlines.
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.