Scientist, TEM

Eurofins USA Material Sciences • Sunnyvale, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins EAG Laboratories is seeking a TEM Scientist to join its Advanced Microscopy team in Milpitas or Sunnyvale, California. In this production-focused role, the scientist operates advanced Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) instrumentation, analyzes materials, and delivers accurate, timely, site-specific insights to clients across multiple industries, including semiconductors and advanced electronics.

The role involves collecting TEM/STEM images and SAED, EDS, and EELS data; developing TEM analysis protocols and techniques to address client requests; interpreting results; and preparing project summary reports. The scientist also works with team members and engages with customers to address their questions and concerns.

The schedule is either 5 p.m.–2 a.m., Tuesday through Saturday, or Sunday through Thursday. A 10% shift differential applies. The work is based at a company laboratory in Milpitas or Sunnyvale, California.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of hands-on TEM operation experience; general electron microscopy or materials characterization experience alone is not sufficient.
• Ability to independently operate TEM/STEM instrumentation.
• Hands-on experience with SAED.
• Hands-on experience acquiring, processing, and interpreting EDS and EELS data.
• 4D-STEM experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of TEM operating principles.
• Experience developing TEM-specific analysis protocols or techniques.
• Experience producing reports that interpret TEM results.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Partner with team members to provide high-quality analysis services to clients.
• Operate TEM instruments to collect TEM/STEM images and acquire SAED, EDS, and EELS data from samples.
• Develop TEM analysis protocols and techniques to meet client requests.
• Collect and process elemental analysis data, interpret results, and prepare reports.
• Create summary reports covering project objectives, analysis data, and interpretation of results.
• Discuss analyses with customers and help address their questions and concerns.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) company matching
• Wellness program
• Volunteer time off
• Education assistance
• Fitness reimbursement
• Career development programs, mentoring, and learning and development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed