Job Description

EAG Laboratories is seeking a Scientist __ to join our SIMS group. This is a great opportunity to train and gain experience using Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry to conduct analytical testing of semiconductors and other materials.

In this role, you will analyze and test new and existing materials to identify their properties and characteristics for the development or improvement of products. You will also:

• Work independently to perform the full range of analytical work, including complex tasks.
• Ensure instruments are working to their optimum performance and perform maintenance/optimization as necessary.

** Essential Job Functions:**

• Apply standard and non-standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out relatively complex SIMS analytical work to determine the composition, properties, and/or structure of materials.
• Maintains specified records of test data.
• Prepare reports on analytical results for customers, including interpretation of results.
• Evaluate customer requests, determine testing requirements, and prepare instruments for analytical work.

Work Schedule: Mon to Fri, 8am-5pm or 3pm-11pm

Qualifications

** Education and Experience:**

• PhD degree in either in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science or Engineering with experience in materials characterization and surface analysis techniques and equipment. OR:
  • MS degree in either in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science or Engineering with 3+ years experience in materials characterization and surface analysis techniques and equipment
  • BS degree in either in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science or Engineering with 5+ years of industry experience in materials characterization and surface analysis techniques and equipment.
• Experience in materials characterization and Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy (SIMS) technique.
• Knowledge of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Auger spectroscopy, RBS, AFM, XRD, and FT-IR.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Familiar with relevant quality system documents and complies with all system requirements.
• Strong analysis and judgment skills.
• Computer literate, high level of accuracy and detail oriented.
• Good organizational skills and able to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

This position works with companies that deal with defense-related activities and is subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). All accepted applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR:

1. U.S. Citizen
2. U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. “Green Card Holder”)
3. Political Asylee or Refugee

Employees are expected to comply with ISO 27001 standard and company requirements for Information security.

Physical Requirements:

• 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).
• Ability to handle small and fragile devices with tweezers and /or fingers.
• Require close distance visual acuity with or without correction (Glasses, Contacts, etc.)
• 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.

We will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.

Additional Information

Compensation Range: $105,000 - $120,000. (Salary is commensurate with experience and degree of technical expertise.)

What It’s Like to Work Here:

• Teamwork: experience what being a part of the Eurofins-EAG family feels like. 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:

✓ Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

✓ 401k Company Matching

✓ Paid Time Off

✓ Wellness Program

✓ Education Assistance

✓ …and more!

If you enjoy being immersed in technology, tackling problems head-on, finding solutions through teamwork, and taking pride in accomplishments, join us today!

Eurofins EAG Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all of our employment practices. Eurofins EAG Laboratories recruits, hires, trains, promotes and administers all employment-related matters based on an individual's qualifications, abilities, and efforts. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, military and/or protected veteran status, and/or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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