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Company Description
Eurofins EAG Laboratories has over 40 years' 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
Are you ready to take the next step in your career-one that offers deeper client interaction, dynamic project management, and meaningful internal collaboration in a cutting-edge lab environment?
Eurofins EAG Materials Science is seeking a Technical Specialist with a strong background in materials characterization to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to transition into a role that blends technical expertise with customer engagement and strategic problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary technical liaison for customized analytical projects.
• Engage directly with clients to understand their needs and develop tailored analytical solutions.
• Prepare detailed proposals and quotes, including statements of work.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Support the sales team by maintaining strong customer relationships and contributing to revenue growth.
• Develop and maintain technical knowledge across a broad range of analytical methods.

Note: 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: U.S. Person is a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., "Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Qualifications

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Materials Characterization experience in academic or industrial settings involving variety of materials, especially surface analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient listener with strong analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Technically adept and computer literate.

What would set you apart?:
Standout candidates combine deep polymer failure-analysis expertise with the ability to scope, lead, and communicate complex investigations directly with clients.

• 5+ years polymer/materials characterization experience with a strong track record in failure analysis/root-cause investigations (building test plans, narrowing hypotheses, and translating findings into clear conclusions).
• Demonstrated ability to translate client needs into an executable lab scope (assumptions, deliverables, turnaround, and success criteria) and contribute to proposals/quotes/SOWs.
• Advanced, applied expertise in FTIR + GCMS, and the ability to connect spectra/data to real-world material behavior across complex mixtures and unknowns.
• Comfortable leading peer-to-peer technical conversations with clients on experimental design, data interpretation, and next-step recommendations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and drive outcomes under firm deadlines, including proactive risk escalation/conflict resolution.

Physical requirements:

1. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
2. Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods of time (4 or more hours).
3. Require close distance visual acuity with or without correction (Glasses, Contacts, etc.)
4. Ability to operate a keyboard and other lab equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead
5. Ability to communicate clearly and understandably ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting.
6. 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.

Additional Information
Base salary range: $110,000-$125,000 (Salary is commensurate with experience and degree of technical expertise.)
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 grow 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!
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.
If you enjoy being immersed in science or engineering, tackling problems head-on, finding solutions through teamwork, and taking pride in accomplishments, join us today! Check out our other opportunities: www.eag.com/about/careers/
Eurofins USA Material Sciences is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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Eurofins USA Material Sciences is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Eurofins USA Material Sciences is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.