Scientist, LCMS

Eurofins EAG Laboratories has over 40 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. 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.

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.

About the role

Join EAG Laboratories as a Scientist specializing in LC-MS analysis. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of our Sunnyvale, California laboratory. In this role, you will perform hands-on materials characterization, interpret and report high-quality analytical data, and work directly with clients to support real-world technical investigations. You will discuss LC-MS data and experimental design with clients, connecting analytical methods and results to broader materials and product development challenges.

Our clients include leading technology companies, consumer product manufacturers, biotech companies, and aerospace suppliers working in the early phases of product development. Scientists in our Materials Characterization group operate advanced analytical instrumentation, including FTIR, Raman, GC-MS, and LC-MS, and collaborate closely with peers to understand problems, define solutions, develop analytical approaches, and execute high-impact analyses.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on LC-MS (Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry) analysis, including experimental design, sample preparation, data acquisition, and interpretation of chromatograms and mass spectra.
• Write reports and process previously acquired data.
• Plan upcoming analyses and set up instruments for new data acquisition.
• Collaborate in internal group meetings to manage instrument use and meet client deadlines.
• Engage with customers to discuss prior reports or future analyses.
• Participate in meetings with the commercial team and customers to address analytical challenges.
• Develop new analysis methods for emerging materials.
• Create marketing materials or write technical papers.
• Work with support teams or vendors to fine-tune instruments.
• Pursue training or learn adjacent techniques to expand skill sets.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining clear communication with the team.

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Materials Science/Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial experience, with at least 2 years of hands-on LC-MS experience and data interpretation for identifying materials and mixtures.
• Strong foundation in organic chemistry and practical laboratory experience with organic materials and polymers.
• Extensive experience solving problems involving organic/polymer materials.
• Prior experience with GPC (Gel Permeation Chromatography) and/or GC-MS (Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry) is preferred.
• Experience in instrument troubleshooting.
• Additional experience with other relevant analytical techniques such as thermal analysis is desirable.
• This position is subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). All applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR: U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., “Green Card Holder”), or Political Asylee or Refugee.

Skills

• Hands-on experience with LC-MS, including method development and data interpretation.
• Ability to design experiments, prepare samples, and optimize analysis conditions.
• Strong communication skills for client interactions and team collaboration.
• Proficiency in writing technical reports and presenting data insights.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move about inside the office or laboratory to access file cabinets, machinery, and equipment.
• Capability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods (4 or more hours).
• Physical dexterity to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively for keyboard and lab equipment operation.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position 90% of the time.
• Strong speaking and hearing abilities to communicate clearly in person, over the telephone, and in group settings.
• Capacity to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, and complete tasks independently.
• Ability to make timely decisions within a workflow and communicate effectively with visitors.

Benefits

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

Pay

USD 95,000 - USD 125,000 yearly.