Laboratory Technician (Materials Analysis)

Eurofins; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Wellness Program

Volunteer Time Off

Education Assistance

Fitness Reimbursement

Job summary

Eurofins EAG Laboratories in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a Laboratory Technician (Materials Analysis) to join our team. The role is full-time with hourly compensation between USD 27 and USD 32.

The successful candidate will prepare samples and equipment for analysis, handle various materials, and ensure high-quality surface finishes for SIMS analysis. The position requires an Associate or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, basic chemical safety understanding, and strong manual dexterity.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Basic understanding of chemical safety.
• Relevant experience in performing analytical testing with sophisticated equipment a plus.
• Fine manual dexterity, high level of accuracy and detail oriented.
• Must be able to multi-task and maintain exceptional organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Sample preparation - cleaving samples to size, cleaning as needed, and mounting samples for SIMS (Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry) analysis.
• Perform sample sectioning, grinding, lapping, and polishing of materials to meet SIMS analytical requirements and ensure high-quality surface finishes.
• Prepare cross-sections and polished surfaces while minimizing contamination, subsurface damage, and preparation artifacts.
• Inspect polished samples using optical microscopes and profilometers to verify surface quality and compliance with analytical specifications.
• Operate supporting equipment such as profilometers, microscopes, fine tools (tweezers, scribing tools, etc.).
• Section, mount and clean test pieces in a consistent manner acceptable for analysis.
• Use chemical solutions and processes to prepare / clean sample.
• Review and adhere to customer specifications and requirements, including visual inspection of received materials for condition and correlation with customer description.

Skills

Fine motor skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering or related field

Tools

SIMS

Profilometers

Optical Microscopes

Scribing tools

Job description

Laboratory Technician (Materials Analysis)

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 27 - USD 32 - hourly

Eurofins EAG Laboratories has over 40 years 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.

Join our EAG team as a Laboratory Technician and play a key role in supporting high-quality materials analysis. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing samples and equipment for analysis through mounting, machining, polishing and other related lab techniques.

You will gain hands-on experience working with a broad variety of materials - including silicon wafers, compound semiconductors (GaAs, SiC, and GaN), semiconductor devices, metals, alloys, ceramics, glass and other advanced materials.

Essential Job Functions:

• Sample preparation - cleaving samples to size, cleaning as needed, and mounting samples for SIMS (Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry) analysis.
• Perform sample sectioning, grinding, lapping, and polishing of materials to meet SIMS analytical requirements and ensure high-quality surface finishes.
• Prepare cross-sections and polished surfaces while minimizing contamination, subsurface damage, and preparation artifacts.
• Inspect polished samples using optical microscopes and profilometers to verify surface quality and compliance with analytical specifications.
• Operate supporting equipment such as profilometers, microscopes, fine tools (tweezers, scribing tools, etc.).
• Section, mount and clean test pieces in a consistent manner acceptable for analysis.
• Use chemical solutions and processes to prepare / clean sample.
• Review and adhere to customer specifications and requirements, including visual inspection of received materials for condition and correlation with customer description.

The Technician opportunity is located in Sunnyvale, CA. As relocation assistance is not offered, we encourage local candidates to apply.

Work Schedule: Mondays to Fridays: 8:30am-5:30pm

Compliance Requirement (ITAR)

This position supports work related to defense applications and is subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). All considered applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident.

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Basic understanding of chemical safety.
• Relevant experience in performing analytical testing with sophisticated equipment a plus.
• Fine manual dexterity, high level of accuracy and detail oriented.
• Must be able to multi-task and maintain exceptional organizational skills.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.
• 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).

The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation is aligned with market standards for the region and tailored to individual qualifications and experience.

Employees are expected to comply with ISO 27001 standard and company requirements for Information security.

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 grown 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 Insurance
• 401k Company Matching
• Wellness Program
• Volunteer Time off
• Education Assistance
• Fitness Reimbursement
• and more!

EurofinsEAGLaboratoriesis committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), disability, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law. The Company’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer all employment-related mattersbased on an individual's qualifications,abilitiesand efforts without regard to protected status.

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