Technician
Eurofins EAG Materials Science, LLC

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing, as well as in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 58,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 54 countries, operating more than 900 laboratories.

Job Description

EAG Laboratories, a Eurofins company, is a global leader in advanced microscopy, surface analysis and testing services of various types of materials from synthetic biomaterials to nanotechnology, deliver new "super materials" with the potential to transform our world. Our laboratories are at the forefront of this revolution, providing the scientific expertise and analytical techniques to support companies at every phase of the product lifecycle, from R&D to manufacturing.

Our clients include cutting edge tech companies in a diverse range of industries and business sectors who design, manufacture or incorporate products for tomorrow's technology driven world. Our scientists and engineers engage in peer-to-peer interaction to discuss and comprehensively understand client issues, goals and urgency, to define the technical problems, develop and execute analyses, and report back results. We have a growth mindset culture where employees are encouraged to drive their own success and make their own choices in their career while fulfilling client needs.

EAG Laboratories is seeking a Technician to join our SIMS team located in Sunnyvale, CA. Considering local candidates only for this role. In this position, you will work closely with Ph.D. scientists on a daily basis and support SIMS Scientist activities by preparing samples and equipment for analyses. Interested in working for a company that partners with companies who are developing the next generation of innovative materials and products, enjoy a dynamic, comfortable working in a high-tech environment with a team-centric approach to solving problems, this is the right place for you.

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

Qualifications

• High school diploma, Associate, or Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Physics or Electrical Engineering.
• Excellent communication skills; Able to understand instructions and communicate effectively.
• Experience with wet chemistry etching or mechanical polishing is a plus.
• Able to lift 30 lbs.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, work individually and as part of a team.
• Computer literate, high level of accuracy, and detail oriented.
• Able to handle multiple functions at the same time and maintain good organizational skills.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time.
• Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods of time (4 or more hours).
• Ability to operate a keyboard and other lab equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead
• Ability to communicate clearly and understandably ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting.
• Ability to handle small and fragile devices with tweezers and /or fingers.
• Require close distance visual acuity with or without correction (Glasses, Contacts, etc.)
• 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.
• Ability to move equipment or items up to 30 lbs.

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: $22.50 - $31.75/hr.Geographical location, years of experience and degree of technical expertise will determine level of pay.

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!

EurofinsEAGLaboratoriesis committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), disability, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law. The Company's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer all employment-related mattersbased onan individual's qualifications,abilitiesand efforts without regard to protected status.

Eurofins is aGender, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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