Scientist, TEM

Eurofins; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Company Matching

Wellness Program

Volunteer Time off

Education Assistance

Fitness Reimbursement

Job summary

Eurofins EAG Laboratories in Sunnyvale, CA, seeks a TEM Scientist to join our Advanced Microscopy team. You will operate state-of-the-art TEM equipment, analyze materials, and deliver high-quality, site-specific insights to guide client decisions.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in Materials Science or a related field and at least 3 years of hands-on TEM experience, with expertise in TEM/STEM, SAED, EDS, and EELS. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related field required.
• 3+ years hands-on TEM analysis experience.
• Strong understanding of TEM technologies including TEM/STEM, SAED, EDS and EELS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with team members to provide high-quality TEM analysis services to clients.
• Operate TEM tools to obtain TEM/STEM images, SAED, EDS, and EELS data from samples.
• Develop TEM analysis protocols and techniques to meet client requests.
• Create summary reports detailing project objectives, analysis data, and interpretations.

Skills

TEM analysis

TEM/STEM

SAED

EELS

EDS

4D-STEM

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or related field

Tools

FEI TEM

JEOL TEM

Job description

Company Description

Eurofins EAG Laboratories has over 40 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 and a portfolio of more than 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.

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.

Job Description

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

• Partnering with team members to provide high‑quality analysis service to clients.
• 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.

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 and processing the data, and creating the reports.
• Engaging in discussions with customers to solve their questions and concerns.

Work Schedule

• 5 pm–2 am, Tuesdays to Saturdays OR Sundays to Thursdays.
• Shift differential will apply.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related field.
• Must have 3 years+ hands‑on experience in TEM analysis characterizing a 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 with FEI 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 to 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!

Eurofins EAG Laboratories is 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 matters based on an individual's qualifications, abilities, and efforts without regard to protected status.

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

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