Scientist at Eurofins EAG Materials Science, LLC in Sunnyvale, California

Job Description:

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XPS Scientist


EAG Laboratories is a global scientific services company serving clients across a vast array of technology-related industries. Through multi-disciplinary expertise in the materials and engineering sciences, EAG helps companies innovate and improve products, ensure quality and safety, protect intellectual property and comply with evolving global regulations. EAG employs 600+ employees in seven countries, across 17 laboratories serving more than 4,000 clients worldwide.

EAG Laboratories is looking for a Scientist who will work in the Surface Science group and be responsible for operating analytical XPS/ESCA instrumentation (X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy/ Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis). This position requires a solid technical foundation in materials science and/or analytical chemistry.

Use of information in this role is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR: a U.S. Person is a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., "Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee, or Refugee.


Employee Responsibilities:


Duties include, but are not limited to, loading and running XPS instruments, processing data, writing reports, communicating and meeting with customers, conducting supervised R&D, and basic instrument maintenance activities.

Developing analytical protocols, interpreting spectra, writing reports and communicating information with clients.

Other duties may be assigned as needed.


The Ideal Candidate would possess:


Education and Experience:

• MS or PhD degree in Chemistry with 1 or more years of industrial experience preferred .

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Design analytical protocols with minimal assistance from management and/or experienced scientists.
• Demonstrate competency with laboratory work and use of analytical instrumentation
• Interpret XPS analytical data and apply understanding of the data to solve the specific problems
• Knowledge/experience in other surface analysis techniques is a strong plus, e.g. TOF-SIMS (Time of Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry), Auger Electron Spectroscopy
• Write scientific reports that includes conclusions, methodology, and supporting analytical data
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with firm deadlines
• Maintain analytical instrumentation and troubleshoot problems when necessary
• Write standard operating procedures and demonstrate the ability to follow procedures
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Able to communicate constructively with other scientists, managers and customers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Including Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

What we offer:

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

To learn more about EAG Laboratories, a Eurofins company, please explore our website www.eag.com .



Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.



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