Materials Analyst, TEM

About the Role

The Advanced Microscopy team is looking for an experienced Materials Analyst with a background in operating and analyzing materials using TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy). This is a hands‑on, production‑focused role centered on supporting advanced materials and semiconductor analysis for clients across multiple industries. The successful candidate will be a strong technical contributor who thrives in a fast‑paced lab environment, enjoys focused tool time, and values producing high‑quality, site‑specific results within defined client timelines.

What You'll Do

• Obtaining TEM and STEM images of prepared samples
• Obtaining STEM/EDX and STEM/EELS spectra, line scans and maps
• Organizing data, prepare and deliver summary reports to customers
• Partnering with customers and team members to optimize experiments and explain results
• Developing TEM analysis protocols for new sample types

Schedule

5pm-2am - Tuesdays to Saturdays or Sundays to Thursdays. Shift differential will apply.

Compliance Requirement (ITAR)

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).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering or related field, or equivalent industry experience
• Excellent operation and theory understanding of Transmission Electron Microscope
• Experience with TEM sample preparation and hard materials characterization
• Solid understanding of electron microscopy, semiconductor device physics and failure analysis

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with aberration-correction TEM
• Familiarity with FEI TEM tools, Oxford/Bruker EDS, Gatan EELS, Digital Micrograph

Physical Requirements

• 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)
• 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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Company Matching
• Wellness Program
• Volunteer Time off
• Education Assistance
• Fitness Reimbursement