Materials Analyst, Microscopy (Dual Beam FIB)

Eurofins EAG Laboratories has almost 50 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 over 200,000 validated analytical methods. At EAG, curiosity fuels everything we do. 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.

About the role

Join our growing Advanced Microscopy team in Phoenix, AZ and help shape the success of our state-of-the-art laboratory. We are seeking a Materials Analyst to join our specialized Dual Beam (SEM-FIB) group, supporting advanced materials and semiconductor analysis for clients across a wide range of industries. This hands-on role focuses on TEM lamella preparation using Dual Beam FIB tools and offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge instrumentation. As a key member of the team, you will contribute to high-impact client projects by producing quality, site-specific TEM samples that enable advanced failure analysis and materials characterization.

The successful candidate is a strong technical contributor who enjoys working directly with advanced tools, thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced laboratory environment, and takes pride in delivering quality and timely results for clients.

This position supports work related to defense applications and is subject to ITAR regulations. Applicants must be U.S. Persons, defined as: U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality, site-specific TEM lamella using Dual Beam FIB-SEM systems on novel materials and advanced semiconductor devices.
• Performing SEM imaging to support sample navigation, preparation, and quality verification.
• Managing multiple client samples, ensuring adherence to internal quality standards and turnaround commitments.
• Working closely with your team to optimize workflows, improve efficiency, and maintain consistent output.
• Collaborating with internal analytical teams and, as needed, clients to understand analysis requirements and standardized procedures.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Materials Science & Engineering or related field, or equivalent hands-on industry experience. This role is structured for BS to MS level only or equivalent industry backgrounds and is not aligned with PhD-level graduate level.
• Hands-on experience operating Dual Beam FIB-SEM systems, OR strong academic / early-industry exposure with demonstrated capability to independently execute sample preparation workflows.
• Working knowledge of electron microscopy principles (SEM/TEM).
• General understanding of semiconductor device physics and failure analysis concepts gained through coursework, lab work, or prior industry experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven lab environment.

Skills

What Would Set You Apart

• Demonstrated expertise in TEM lamella preparation, including lift-out and site-specific techniques.
• Advanced SEM imaging experience.
• Prior experience supporting high-throughput or production laboratory environments.
• Clear, timely technical communication with internal teams and external clients.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401k Company Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program
• Education Assistance
• Volunteer Time Off

Schedule

5pm–2am (10% evening shift differential will apply).

Physical Requirements

• 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.