Scientist, TEM

Eurofins•Sunnyvale, CA

12d•$120,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

3+ years hands-on TEM operation, not simply general electron microscopy or materials characterization
Independent operation of TEM/STEM instrumentation
Hands-on SAED
Hands-on EDS and EELS acquisition, processing, and interpretation
4D-STEM experience
Demonstrated understanding of TEM operating principles
Experience developing TEM-specific analysis protocols/techniques
Experience producing reports that interpret TEM results
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 ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting.
Ability to handle small and fragile devices with tweezers and /or fingers.
Require close distance visual acuity with or without correction (Glasses, Contacts, etc.).
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time.

Nice To Haves

FEI/Thermo Fisher and/or JEOL instrument experience
Preferred experience with semiconductor chips and wafer samples

Responsibilities

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.
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/process the data and creating the reports).
Engaging in discussions with customers to solve their questions and concerns.