Laboratory Technician

Company Description

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 operating over 950 labs in 60 countries with 65,000 employees with a portfolio of over 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.

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, and engineering rigor, 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.

Imagine the possibilities. Let’s explore them together.

Job Description

EAG Laboratories is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our SIMS team. The Technician will be responsible for preparing samples and equipment for analyses, including but not limited to, mounting, machining, and polishing techniques.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Sample preparation - cleaving samples to size, cleaning as needed, and mounting samples for SIMS (Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry) analysis.
• 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.
• Handle customer materials and company equipment in a responsible and efficient manner.
• Protect confidential information and proprietary processes.
• Employees are expected to comply with ISO 27001 standard and company requirements for Information security.  

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 Bachelor’s 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.

Physical Requirements:  

• 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
• 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)

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!

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. 

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

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