Microscopy Technician (Sample Prep) - NIGHT SHIFT
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose. Do NOT repeat job title as heading. Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, equal-opportunity, scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Include a section only when posting has real, specific content for it — never emit heading followed by filler/placeholder text. Prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones.
We need to parse the posting.
Content:
- Intro paragraph about Eurofins EAG Laboratories: description of company, mission, etc. That's "About the role"? Actually "About the role" maybe includes description of team and role. We'll treat as "About the role" section.
- Job Description: The Advanced Microscopy team is seeking a skilled Microscopy Technician... In this role, you will play a critical part... A Typical Day Includes: bullet list items (Precision Sample Preparation, Laboratory Workflows, Team Collaboration). Also Work Schedule: bullet with shift times.
- Qualifications: AS Degree in Electron Microscopy - Materials Science, or similar field. This role is structured for AS to BS level only or equivalent industry backgrounds and is not aligned with MS or PhD‑level graduate levels. Ability to proactively accomplish tasks. Problem solver, team player; thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- What Would Set You Apart: Understanding the fundamentals of electron microscopy. Excellent verbal and written communicator.
- Why This Role: Exposure to a wide range of advanced materials and semiconductor technologies. A collaborative team culture focused on technical excellence and continuous improvement. Evening shift structure that supports deep focus and accelerated technical mastery.
- Physical Requirements: long paragraph describing physical abilities.
- Additional Information: What It’s Like to Work Here (Teamwork, Learning & Development, Diversity & Authenticity). Benefits & Perks to Foster Work/Life Balance: list with checkmarks: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; 401k Company Matching; Paid Time Off; Wellness Program; Education Assistance; Volunteer Time Off; …and more!
- Then EEO boilerplate etc to remove.
We need to decide sections.
Potential sections:
- About the role (intro + maybe description of team and mission). Could combine intro and "Job Description" overview.
- Responsibilities (the "A Typical Day Includes" list). Could also include "Team Collaboration" etc.
- Qualifications (education, experience, abilities). Could also include "What Would Set You Apart" maybe as Skills? Or separate Skills section.
- Benefits (list of benefits).
- Schedule (work schedule details). Could be separate Schedule section.
- Physical Requirements maybe could be part of Qualifications or Requirements? But we have a section for Requirements? The instruction list includes Requirements as possible heading. Could use Requirements for physical requirements? Or we could combine Qualifications and Requirements. But we need to avoid thin sections.
We need to include sections only when there is real specific content. So we need to decide which sections to include.
We have content for:
- About the role: company overview and role context.
- Responsibilities: typical day tasks.
- Qualifications: education, abilities.
- Skills: maybe "What Would Set You Apart" and "Why This Role" could be considered skills/attributes.
- Benefits: list.
- Schedule: shift details.
- Physical Requirements: could be a separate section but maybe we can incorporate into Qualifications/Requirements. However there is a specific "Physical Requirements" heading in the posting; we could create a section "Requirements" and include physical requirements there. But the instruction list includes Requirements as a possible heading; we can use that for physical and mental requirements.
We need to avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We must not repeat job title as heading.
We must not include Job ID etc.
We must remove boilerplate: EEO statements, diversity statements, etc. Also remove "Check out our other opportunities:" link. Also remove "Eurofins USA Material Sciences is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer." Also remove "Learn new tasks, remember processes..." maybe part of physical requirements but it's okay.
We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail.
Thus we need to include all substantive info from the posting, except boilerplate.
Let's extract substantive info:
Intro paragraph (about Eurofins EAG Laboratories):
"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 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. 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."
That's substantive.
Job Description:
"The Advanced Microscopy team is seeking a skilled Microscopy Technician to join our dynamic Dual Beam group in Milpitas, CA. In this role, you will play a critical part in our core operations by preparing high-quality TEM lamellae from diverse client samples across multiple industries using state-of-the-art Dual Beam FIB tools."
Then "A Typical Day Includes:" list:
- Precision Sample Preparation: Operating dual-beam (SEM-FIB) systems in the laboratory to prepare high-quality TEM lamellae from advanced semiconductor devices and novel materials.
- Laboratory Workflows: Utilizing a variety of specialized lab equipment to apply precise surface coatings for optimal sample imaging.
- Team Collaboration: Partnering closely with team members to manage workflows and deliver on high-priority client projects under tight deadlines.
Then "Work Schedule:" bullet:
- *9pm-8am, Sundays to Wednesdays or Wednesdays to Saturdays (4days/10hrs)
- *Shift differential will apply.
Qualifications:
"AS Degree in Electron Microscopy - Materials Science, or similar field. This role is structured for AS to BS level only or equivalent industry backgrounds and is not aligned with MS or PhD‑level graduate levels.Ability to proactively accomplish tasks. Problem solver, team player; thrives in a fast-paced environment."
What Would Set You Apart:
"Understanding the fundamentals of electron microscopy. Excellent verbal and written communicator."
Why This Role:
"Exposure to a wide range of advanced materials and semiconductor technologies. A collaborative team culture focused on technical excellence and continuous improvement. Evening shift structure that supports deep focus and accelerated technical mastery."
Physical Requirements:
Long paragraph: "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."
Additional Information:
"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:
List with checkmarks:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- 401k Company Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Program
- Education Assistance
- Volunteer Time Off
- …and more!
We need to output HTML fragment with sections.
We need to decide which sections to include.
Potential sections:
- About the role (intro paragraph + maybe description of team and mission). Could include the first paragraph and also the "Job Description" opening sentence about seeking Microscopy Technician. But that could be part of About the role.
- Responsibilities: the "A Typical Day Includes" list.
- Qualifications: education, ability to accomplish tasks, problem solver, team player, fast-paced environment.
- Skills: maybe combine "What Would Set You Apart" and "Why This Role" as skills/attributes. But we could also have a "Skills" section for those.
- Benefits: list.
- Schedule: work schedule details.
- Requirements: physical requirements (maybe also mental). Could be a section "Requirements".
We need to avoid thin sections. So we could combine some.
For example:
Section "About the role": include company overview and role context (the intro paragraph plus the sentence about seeking Microscopy Technician and core operations). That's substantive.
Section "Responsibilities": the typical day list.
Section "Qualifications": education and core abilities (AS degree, ability to proactively accomplish tasks, problem solver, team player, fast-paced). Could also include "Understanding fundamentals of electron microscopy" and "Excellent verbal and written communicator" as qualifications/skills. But maybe better to put those under "Skills".
Section "Skills": include understanding fundamentals of electron microscopy, excellent verbal/written communicator, exposure to advanced materials, collaborative team culture, evening shift structure (though shift is schedule). Actually evening shift structure is more about schedule.
Section "Benefits": list.
Section "Schedule": shift details.
Section "Requirements": physical requirements paragraph.
We need to ensure we don't create sections with filler like "not specified". All have content.
We must not repeat job title as heading.
We must not include Job ID etc.
We must remove boilerplate: EEO statements, diversity statements (but we kept Diversity & Authenticity under What It's Like to Work Here? That's part of Additional Information; we might keep it as part of "About the role" or separate "Culture"? But we could keep it under "About the role" or maybe under a "Culture" section but not required. The instruction says we can include sections only when posting has real specific content. The "What It's Like to Work Here" includes Teamwork, Learning & Development, Diversity & Authenticity. That's substantive. Could be part of "About the role" or a separate "Culture" section. But we have limited section headings allowed: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. No "Culture" heading. So we need to fit that content into one of those. Perhaps "About the role" can include company culture and work environment.
for prose. Do NOT repeat job title as heading. Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, equal-opportunity, scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Include a section only when posting has real, specific content for it — never emit heading followed by filler/placeholder text. Prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. We need to parse the posting. Content: - Intro paragraph about Eurofins EAG Laboratories: description of company, mission, etc. That's "About the role"? Actually "About the role" maybe includes description of team and role. We'll treat as "About the role" section. - Job Description: The Advanced Microscopy team is seeking a skilled Microscopy Technician... In this role, you will play a critical part... A Typical Day Includes: bullet list items (Precision Sample Preparation, Laboratory Workflows, Team Collaboration). Also Work Schedule: bullet with shift times. - Qualifications: AS Degree in Electron Microscopy - Materials Science, or similar field. This role is structured for AS to BS level only or equivalent industry backgrounds and is not aligned with MS or PhD‑level graduate levels. Ability to proactively accomplish tasks. Problem solver, team player; thrives in a fast-paced environment. - What Would Set You Apart: Understanding the fundamentals of electron microscopy. Excellent verbal and written communicator. - Why This Role: Exposure to a wide range of advanced materials and semiconductor technologies. A collaborative team culture focused on technical excellence and continuous improvement. Evening shift structure that supports deep focus and accelerated technical mastery. - Physical Requirements: long paragraph describing physical abilities. - Additional Information: What It’s Like to Work Here (Teamwork, Learning & Development, Diversity & Authenticity). Benefits & Perks to Foster Work/Life Balance: list with checkmarks: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; 401k Company Matching; Paid Time Off; Wellness Program; Education Assistance; Volunteer Time Off; …and more! - Then EEO boilerplate etc to remove. We need to decide sections. Potential sections: - About the role (intro + maybe description of team and mission). Could combine intro and "Job Description" overview. - Responsibilities (the "A Typical Day Includes" list). Could also include "Team Collaboration" etc. - Qualifications (education, experience, abilities). Could also include "What Would Set You Apart" maybe as Skills? Or separate Skills section. - Benefits (list of benefits). - Schedule (work schedule details). Could be separate Schedule section. - Physical Requirements maybe could be part of Qualifications or Requirements? But we have a section for Requirements? The instruction list includes Requirements as possible heading. Could use Requirements for physical requirements? Or we could combine Qualifications and Requirements. But we need to avoid thin sections. We need to include sections only when there is real specific content. So we need to decide which sections to include. We have content for: - About the role: company overview and role context. - Responsibilities: typical day tasks. - Qualifications: education, abilities. - Skills: maybe "What Would Set You Apart" and "Why This Role" could be considered skills/attributes. - Benefits: list. - Schedule: shift details. - Physical Requirements: could be a separate section but maybe we can incorporate into Qualifications/Requirements. However there is a specific "Physical Requirements" heading in the posting; we could create a section "Requirements" and include physical requirements there. But the instruction list includes Requirements as a possible heading; we can use that for physical and mental requirements. We need to avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. We must not repeat job title as heading. We must not include Job ID etc. We must remove boilerplate: EEO statements, diversity statements, etc. Also remove "Check out our other opportunities:" link. Also remove "Eurofins USA Material Sciences is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer." Also remove "Learn new tasks, remember processes..." maybe part of physical requirements but it's okay. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. Thus we need to include all substantive info from the posting, except boilerplate. Let's extract substantive info: Intro paragraph (about Eurofins EAG Laboratories): "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 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. 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." That's substantive. Job Description: "The Advanced Microscopy team is seeking a skilled Microscopy Technician to join our dynamic Dual Beam group in Milpitas, CA. In this role, you will play a critical part in our core operations by preparing high-quality TEM lamellae from diverse client samples across multiple industries using state-of-the-art Dual Beam FIB tools." Then "A Typical Day Includes:" list: - Precision Sample Preparation: Operating dual-beam (SEM-FIB) systems in the laboratory to prepare high-quality TEM lamellae from advanced semiconductor devices and novel materials. - Laboratory Workflows: Utilizing a variety of specialized lab equipment to apply precise surface coatings for optimal sample imaging. - Team Collaboration: Partnering closely with team members to manage workflows and deliver on high-priority client projects under tight deadlines. Then "Work Schedule:" bullet: - *9pm-8am, Sundays to Wednesdays or Wednesdays to Saturdays (4days/10hrs) - *Shift differential will apply. Qualifications: "AS Degree in Electron Microscopy - Materials Science, or similar field. This role is structured for AS to BS level only or equivalent industry backgrounds and is not aligned with MS or PhD‑level graduate levels.Ability to proactively accomplish tasks. Problem solver, team player; thrives in a fast-paced environment." What Would Set You Apart: "Understanding the fundamentals of electron microscopy. Excellent verbal and written communicator." Why This Role: "Exposure to a wide range of advanced materials and semiconductor technologies. A collaborative team culture focused on technical excellence and continuous improvement. Evening shift structure that supports deep focus and accelerated technical mastery." Physical Requirements: Long paragraph: "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." Additional Information: "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: List with checkmarks: - Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage - 401k Company Matching - Paid Time Off - Wellness Program - Education Assistance - Volunteer Time Off - …and more! We need to output HTML fragment with sections. We need to decide which sections to include. Potential sections: - About the role (intro paragraph + maybe description of team and mission). Could include the first paragraph and also the "Job Description" opening sentence about seeking Microscopy Technician. But that could be part of About the role. - Responsibilities: the "A Typical Day Includes" list. - Qualifications: education, ability to accomplish tasks, problem solver, team player, fast-paced environment. - Skills: maybe combine "What Would Set You Apart" and "Why This Role" as skills/attributes. But we could also have a "Skills" section for those. - Benefits: list. - Schedule: work schedule details. - Requirements: physical requirements (maybe also mental). Could be a section "Requirements". We need to avoid thin sections. So we could combine some. For example: Section "About the role": include company overview and role context (the intro paragraph plus the sentence about seeking Microscopy Technician and core operations). That's substantive. Section "Responsibilities": the typical day list. Section "Qualifications": education and core abilities (AS degree, ability to proactively accomplish tasks, problem solver, team player, fast-paced). Could also include "Understanding fundamentals of electron microscopy" and "Excellent verbal and written communicator" as qualifications/skills. But maybe better to put those under "Skills". Section "Skills": include understanding fundamentals of electron microscopy, excellent verbal/written communicator, exposure to advanced materials, collaborative team culture, evening shift structure (though shift is schedule). Actually evening shift structure is more about schedule. Section "Benefits": list. Section "Schedule": shift details. Section "Requirements": physical requirements paragraph. We need to ensure we don't create sections with filler like "not specified". All have content. We must not repeat job title as heading. We must not include Job ID etc. We must remove boilerplate: EEO statements, diversity statements (but we kept Diversity & Authenticity under What It's Like to Work Here? That's part of Additional Information; we might keep it as part of "About the role" or separate "Culture"? But we could keep it under "About the role" or maybe under a "Culture" section but not required. The instruction says we can include sections only when posting has real specific content. The "What It's Like to Work Here" includes Teamwork, Learning & Development, Diversity & Authenticity. That's substantive. Could be part of "About the role" or a separate "Culture" section. But we have limited section headings allowed: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. No "Culture" heading. So we need to fit that content into one of those. Perhaps "About the role" can include company culture and work environment.