Microscopy Scientist, Transmission Electron Microscopy

Job overview

The Microscopy Scientist, Transmission Electron Microscopy role is onsite, with lab locations in Milpitas or Sunnyvale, CA. Compensation is not specified; the posting says it is aligned with regional market standards and tailored to qualifications and experience. The role supports Eurofins EAG Laboratories’ Advanced Microscopy team, which provides materials testing and analysis services to clients across multiple industries. The scientist operates advanced TEM instrumentation, collects and interprets microscopy and elemental-analysis data, develops techniques to meet client requests, and prepares reports. The work provides accurate, timely materials insights that help clients address technical questions and make product and process decisions.

What you'll do

• Operate TEM instruments to collect TEM/STEM images, SAED, EDS, and EELS data
• develop TEM analysis protocols and techniques for client requests
• prepare summary reports describing project objectives, data, and interpretation
• discuss client questions and concerns
• process and report elemental-analysis data.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

microscopy scientist

transmission electron microscopy

eurofins eag laboratories

milpitas ca

sunnyvale ca

advanced microscopy

tem/stem

saed

eds

eels

4d-stem

5 pm–2 am

10% shift differential

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) company matching
• wellness program
• volunteer time off
• education assistance
• fitness reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires 3+ years of hands-on TEM operation, including SAED, EDS, EELS, and 4D-STEM; schedule is 5 PM–2 AM, Tuesday–Saturday or Sunday–Thursday, with a 10% shift differential.

About the employer

Eurofins USA Material Sciences is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.