Entry Level Pharmaceutical Engineer Jobs in California

Company Description
Eurofins EAG Laboratories has almost 50 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 with 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. If you're energized by materials science, analytical chemistry, engineering rigor, and solving problems that matter, you'll feel right at home here.
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. If you're energized by materials science, analytical chemistry, and engineering rigor, you'll feel right at home here.
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. Here, your work directly influences the safety, reliability, and performance of products used around the globe.
Imagine the possibilities. Let's explore them together.
Job Description
The Advanced Microscopy team is seeking a skilled Microscopy Technician to join our dynamic Dual Beam group in Milpitas, CA. In this role, you will play a critical part in our core operations by preparing high-quality TEM lamellae from diverse client samples across multiple industries using state-of-the-art Dual Beam FIB tools.
A Typical Day Includes:

• Precision Sample Preparation: Operating dual-beam (SEM-FIB) systems in the laboratory to prepare high-quality TEM lamellae from advanced semiconductor devices and novel materials.
• Laboratory Workflows: Utilizing a variety of specialized lab equipment to apply precise surface coatings for optimal sample imaging.
• Team Collaboration: Partnering closely with team members to manage workflows and deliver on high-priority client projects under tight deadlines.

Work Schedule: *9pm-8am, Sundays to Wednesdays or Wednesdays to Saturdays (4days/10hrs)
*Shift differential will apply.
Qualifications

• AS Degree in Electron Microscopy - Materials Science, or similar field. (MS or PhD candidates will not be considered).
• Ability to proactively accomplish tasks.
• Problem solver, team player; thrives in a fast-paced environment.

What Would Set You Apart

• Understanding the fundamentals of electron microscopy.
• Excellent verbal and written communicator.

Why This Role

• Exposure to a wide range of advanced materials and semiconductor technologies.
• A collaborative team culture focused on technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Evening shift structure that supports deep focus and accelerated technical mastery.

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).
• 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.
Additional Information
What It's Like to Work Here

• Teamwork: 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
• Volunteer Time Off
• ...and more!
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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Eurofins USA Material Sciences is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.