Scientist

LabRulez; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Company Matching

Wellness Program

Volunteer Time off

Education Assistance

Fitness Reimbursement

…and more!

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific's Advanced Microscopy team seeks a Scientist to operate TEM instruments, analyze advanced materials, and deliver site-specific insights to clients across industries.

The role emphasizes hands-on work, cutting-edge TEM techniques, and timely results while meeting client expectations in a production-focused environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years hands-on TEM analysis experience.
• Strong understanding of TEM operations and principles.
• Expert background in electron microscopy including TEM/STEM, SAED, EDS and EELS.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with team members to provide high quality analysis servicetoclients.
• 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.

Skills

TEM analysis

Material science

Communication skills

Electron microscopy

Education

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or related field

Tools

TEM/SAED/EELS

TEM/STEM instrumentation

Job description

Scientific and Research Fellow, 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.

Scientist

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.

The TEM Scientist will be responsible for:

• Partneringwith team members to provide high quality analysis servicetoclients.
• Operating TEM tools to obtain TEM/STEM images, SAED, EDS and EELS data from samples.
• Developing TEM analysis protocols/techniques to meet clients’ requests.
• Creatingsummary reports to capture the project objectives, analysis data and interpretation of the results.

A typical day would involve-

• 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 creatingthe reports).
• Engaging in discussions withcustomers to solve their questions and concerns.

Work Schedule: 5pm-2am, Tuesdays to Saturdays OR Sundays to Thursdays

Shift differential will apply

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or related field.
• Must have 3yrs+ hands‑on experience in TEM analysis characterizinga variety of materials.
• Excellent understanding of the operations and principles of TEM tools.
• Expert background in electron microscopy, including TEM/STEM, SAED, 4D-STEM, EDS and EELS.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).

What would set you apart:

• Familiarity withFEI and JEOL electron microscope tools.
• Experience with semiconductor chip products and wafer samples is a plus.

Additional Information

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

Physical Requirements

• 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.

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.

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

• 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.

Learn more about us at www.EAG.com and check out our Careers' page for other opportunities!