Materials Analyst, TEM

Job description

The Advanced Microscopy team is looking for experienced Materials Analyst with a background in operating and analyzing materials using TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy). This is a hands‑on, production‑focused role centered on supporting advanced materials and semiconductor analysis for clients across multiple industries. The successful candidate will be a strong technical contributor who thrives in a fast‑paced lab environment, enjoys focused tool time, and values producing high‑quality, site‑specific results within defined client timelines. A typical day will consist of various activities, including: Obtaining TEM and STEM images of prepared samples Obtaining STEM/EDX and STEM/EELS spectra, line scans and maps Organizing data, prepare and deliver summary reports to customers Partnering with customers and team members to optimize experiments and explain results Developing TEM analysis protocols for new sample types Work Schedule: *5pm-2am - Tuesdays to Saturdays or Sundays to Thursdays *Shift differential will apply Compliance Requirement (ITAR) This position supports work related to defense applications and is subject to ITAR regulations. Applicants must be U.S. Persons, defined as: U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering or related field or equivalent industry experience. This role is structured for BS to MS level only and is not aligned with PhD‑level graduate level. Excellent operation and theory understanding of Transmission Electron Microscope Experience with TEM sample preparation and hard materials characterization Solid understanding of electron microscopy, semiconductor device physics and failure analysis What would set you apart: Familiarity with aberration-correction TEM Familiarity with FEI TEM tools, Oxford/Bruker EDS, Gatan EELS, Digital Micrograph