Materials Analyst, TEM

LabRulez; Milpitas (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k Company Matching

Wellness Program

Volunteer Time off

Education Assistance

Fitness Reimbursement

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific is seeking a Materials Analyst to join the Advanced Microscopy team in a fast-paced lab environment. You will operate TEM/STEM instruments, perform sample preparation for hard materials, and generate high-quality site-specific results for diverse clients.

The role emphasizes hands-on analysis, data interpretation, and collaboration with customers to optimize experiments and deliver clear, concise reports within tight timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering or related field.
• Excellent operation and theory understanding of Transmission Electron Microscope.
• Experience with TEM sample preparation and hard materials characterization.
• Solid understanding of electron microscopy, semiconductor device physics and failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Obtain TEM and STEM images of prepared samples.
• Obtain STEM/EDX and STEM/EELS spectra, line scans and maps.
• Organize data, prepare and deliver summary reports to customers.
• Partner with customers and team members to optimize experiments and explain results.
• Develop TEM analysis protocols for new sample types.

Skills

TEM operation

Materials science

Electron microscopy

TEM sample prep

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Materials Science and Engineering or related field

Tools

FEI TEM tools

Oxford/Bruker EDS

Gatan EELS

Digital Micrograph

Job description

Material analysis, Analytical chemist, Microscopy

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

The Advanced Microscopy team is looking for experienced Materials Analystwith a background inoperating and analyzing materials using TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy). This is a hands‑on, production‑focused role centered on supporting advanced materials and semiconductor analysis for clients across multiple industries.

The successful candidate will be a strong technical contributor who thrives in a fast‑paced lab environment, enjoys focused tool time, and values producing high‑quality, site‑specific results within defined client timelines.

A typical day will consist of various activities, including:

• Obtaining TEM and STEM images of prepared samples
• Obtaining STEM/EDX and STEM/EELS spectra, line scans and maps
• Organizingdata, prepare and deliver summary reports to customers
• Partnering with customers and team members to optimize experiments and explain results
• Developing TEM analysis protocols for new sample types

Work Schedule: *5pm-2am - Tuesdays to Saturdays or Sundays to Thursdays

*Shift differential will apply

Compliance Requirement (ITAR)

This position supports work related to defense applications and is subject to ITAR regulations.

Applicants must be U.S. Persons, defined as:

• U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degreeonly:Materials Science and Engineering or related field or equivalent industryexperience
• Excellent operation and theory understanding of Transmission Electron Microscope
• Experience with TEM sample preparation and hard materials characterization
• Solid understanding ofelectron microscopy, semiconductor device physics and failure analysis

What would set you apart:

• Familiarity with aberration-correction TEM
• Familiarity with FEI TEM tools, Oxford/Bruker EDS, Gatan EELS, Digital Micrograph

Additional Information

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

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting
• Ability to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)
• Ability to lift to 10 lbs.
• Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment.
• Ability to use a telephone, access file cabinets, receive and ship customer products
• Ability to sit for periods of time

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. If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.

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 onan individual's qualifications,abilitiesand efforts without regard to protected status.