Inside Sales - Technical Sales Specialist | EAG Laboratories

Eurofins; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins EAG Materials Science in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Technical Specialist with a strong background in surface analysis to join our cutting-edge lab team. You will blend technical expertise with client engagement, shaping lab scope and delivering tailored analytical solutions.

Join a team that emphasizes precision, collaboration, and impact across semiconductors, electronics, and materials research, with opportunities to drive proposals, quotes, and revenue growth.

Qualifications

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Materials Characterization experience in semiconductor industry, especially surface analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient listener with strong analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Technically adept and computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Support lead management with CRM administration.
• Serve as technical liaison for surface analysis requests.
• Engage directly with clients to understand their needs and develop tailored surface analytical solutions.
• Prepare detailed proposals and quotes, including statements of work.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Support the sales team by maintaining strong customer relationships and contributing to revenue growth.

Skills

CRM administration

Client engagement

Proposal development

SOWs

Surface analysis

Education

B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Chemistry/Materials Science

Job description

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 100,000 - USD 120,000 - yearly

Company Description

Eurofins EAG Laboratories has almost 50 years of experience in engineering and materials testing services. Our parent company, Eurofins Scientific, is a multi-billion-dollar global leader in engineering and scientific services operating over 950 labs in 60 countries with 65,000 employees with a portfolio of over 200,000 validated analytical methods.

At EAG, curiosity fuels everything we do. Every analysis, every test, and every question asked in our labs helps unlock what materials and products are capable of—and what the world can build next. If you’re energized by materials science, analytical chemistry, engineering rigor, and solving problems that matter, you’ll feel right at home here.

Every analysis, every test, and every question asked in our labs helps unlock what materials and products are capable of—and what the world can build next. If you’re energized by materials science, analytical chemistry, and engineering rigor, you’ll feel right at home here.

Our scientists and engineers support industries ranging from semiconductors and advanced electronics to pharmaceuticals, medical devices, energy systems, and consumer products. Using advanced techniques in analytical chemistry, microscopy, surface analysis, and engineering sciences, we help clients solve complex challenges across the product lifecycle.

What sets EAG apart isn’t just our world‑class instrumentation—it’s our people. We’re problem solvers, collaborators, and lifelong learners who value precision, curiosity, and impact. Here, your work directly influences the safety, reliability, and performance of products used around the globe.

Imagine the possibilities. Let’s explore them together.

Job Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your career—one that offers deeper client interaction, dynamic project management, and meaningful internal collaboration in a cutting‑edge lab environment?

Eurofins EAG Materials Science is seeking aTechnical Specialistwith a strong background insurface analysis (e.g. SIMS)to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to transition into a role that blends technical expertise with customer engagement and strategic problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support lead management with CRM administration.
• Serve as technical liaison for surface analysis requests.
• Engage directly with clients to understand their needs and develop tailored surface analytical solutions.
• Prepare detailed proposals and quotes, including statements of work.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Support the sales team by maintaining strong customer relationships and contributing to revenue growth.

Note:Use of information in this role is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR: U.S. Person is a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., "Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Qualifications

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Materials Characterization experience in semiconductor industry, especially surface analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient listener with strong analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Technically adept and computer literate.

What would set you apart?:

Standout candidates combine a high throughput sales approach for servicing semiconductor clients requiring surface analysis.

• Example materials characterization experience may include surface analysis (e.g. SIMS or TOF-SIMS).
• Demonstrated ability to translate client needs into an executable lab scope (assumptions, deliverables, turnaround, and success criteria) and contribute to proposals/quotes/SOWs.
• Comfortable supporting peer-to-peer technical conversations with clients on experimental design, data interpretation, and next-step recommendations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent requests and drive outcomes under firm deadlines.

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods of time (4 or more hours).
• Require close distance visual acuity with or without correction (Glasses, Contacts, etc.)
• 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.
• 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.

Additional Information

What It’s Like to Work Here:

Teamwork: be inspired by your leaders, be encouraged by your teammates, and be supported in all parts of your journey while you work with us.

Learning & Development: take on career development programs and goal setting to create big possibilities for your career and life. Develop within the company; be mentored and grow as a leader.

Diversity & Authenticity: we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Benefits & Perks to Foster Work/Life Balance:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401k Company Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program
• Education Assistance
• …and more!

Eurofins EAG Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all of our employment practices.Eurofins EAG Laboratories recruits, hires, trains, promotes and administers all employment-related mattersbased onan individual's qualifications,abilities,and efforts. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, military and/or protected veteran status, and/or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you enjoy being immersed in science or engineering, tackling problems head-on, finding solutions through teamwork, and taking pride in accomplishments, join us today! Check out our other opportunities: www.eag.com/about/careers/

Eurofins USA Material Sciences is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Eurofins USA Material Sciences is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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