Scientist, SIMS

Eurofins USA Material Sciences•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

EAG Laboratories is seeking a Scientist to join its Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS) group. The role performs thin-film analysis using SIMS and analyzes and tests new and existing materials to determine their properties and characteristics, supporting product development and improvement. The Scientist conducts analytical work independently, applies standard and non-standard methods, interprets findings, and prepares customer reports. The position also involves reviewing other analysts’ reports, evaluating customer requests, determining testing requirements, preparing quotations, and ensuring work meets schedule, budget, and performance requirements. The Scientist may direct phases of revenue-producing projects. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with some flexibility required for occasional evening or weekend work when requested to support operational or business needs. The position is subject to ITAR because it supports companies involved in defense-related activities; accepted applicants must qualify as U.S. Persons under ITAR.

Requirements

PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or Engineering.
Experience in materials characterization and surface analysis techniques.
Experience with materials characterization tools.
Familiarity with quality system documents and ability to comply with system requirements.
Strong analytical and judgment skills.
High computer literacy, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
Exceptional written communication skills.
Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience with SIMS.

Responsibilities

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 of analytical results for customers and interpret findings.
Provide technical reviews of reports prepared by other analysts.
Evaluate customer requests, determine testing requirements, and prepare project quotations.
Ensure work meets schedule, budget, and performance requirements.
Potentially direct phases of revenue-producing projects.