Materials Analyst | EAG Laboratories

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 with a portfolio of over 200,000 validated analytical methods. We offer a consultative, multi-disciplinary approach to solving materials and engineering related product problems. As thought leaders in investigative science, we set the global standard for materials testing services.

Our clients include next generation tech companies in a diverse range of industries and business sectors who design, manufacture, or incorporate products for tomorrow’s technology driven world. Our scientists and engineers collaborate with peers to troubleshoot problems and work through complex engineering and materials analysis for breakthrough products. We have a growth mindset culture where individuals are empowered to drive their own success while fulfilling client needs.

A team of highly skilled and experienced scientists, engineers, and analysts offer both the expertise and technology to provide solutions for Analytical Microscopy, Surface Analysis and Failure Analysis. 

The Advanced Microscopy team has a great opportunity for a Materials Analyst to join our dynamic Dual Beam group at the Raleigh, NC lab.

Primary function includes TEM sample preparation of lamella for imaging of client samples from various industries using Dual Beam FIB tools. The successful candidate will work as a part of a team and be expected to rapidly gain a working knowledge of many materials characterization and analytical techniques.

A typical day would involve-

Primarily working in the lab using dual beams (SEM-FIB) to prepare high quality TEM lamella on novel materials and advanced semiconductor devices

Working closely with immediate supervisor and team members to optimize workflow and efficiency

Collaborating with clients and other teams to understand analysis needs and standard procedures to achieve high quality results

Work Schedule:

5pm-2am, Tuesdays to Saturdays

EAG Laboratories operates in accordance with International Traffic in Arms Regulation ITAR.

This role is subject to ITAR – candidates must identify as a US Person (Citizen or Permanent Resident) as you will be exposed to, managing, sharing, safeguarding, and disseminating technical information in accordance with policy and law. (ITAR, 22 CFR §120-130).

BS or MS in Materials Science and Engineering or related field or equivalent industry experience (No PhDs please)

FIB-SEM operation experience or understanding of basic principles

Solid understanding of electron microscopy, semiconductor device physics and failure analysis (through previous work experience or course work). 

Problem solver, team player; thrives in a fast paced environment

What would set you apart:

Expert with SEM/EDX or TEM sample preparation

Excellent communication skills (written/presentation) with clients and internal teams

We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization. 

Physical Requirements:

The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office or laboratory to access file cabinets, machinery, equipment etc.

Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods of time (4 or more hours).

Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other lab equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead.   

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 90% of the time. 

Ability to speak and hear well enough 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.

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.

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.   

We will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.                                     

Salary is commensurate with experience and degree of technical expertise. Additional evening shift differential will apply.

What It’s Like to Work Here:

Teamwork: experience what being a part of the Eurofins-EAG family feels like. 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 Coverage

✓ 401k Company Matching

✓ Paid Time Off

✓ Wellness Program

✓ Education Assistance

✓ …and more!

If you enjoy being immersed in technology, tackling problems head-on, finding solutions through teamwork, and taking pride in accomplishments, join us today!

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 individuals qualifications, abilities and efforts without regard to protected status. 

Eurofins is a Gender, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. 

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