Laboratory Technician (Materials Analysis)

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

Qualifications :

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 Bachelors 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.   

Additional Information :

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 Its 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!

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 Companys policy is to recruit hire train promote and administer all employment-related matters based on an individuals qualifications abilities and efforts without regard to protected status. 

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time