Metallurgical Lab Technician | EAG Laboratories - Eurofins USA Material Sciences

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 with a portfolio of over 200,000 validated analytical methods. We offer a consultative, multi-disciplinary approach to solving materials and engineering related product problems. As thought leaders in investigative science, we set the global standard for materials testing services.

Our laboratory in the Los Angeles area provides consulting and expert witness services in materials failure analysis to clients in a diverse range of industries and business sectors that design, manufacture or incorporate products for tomorrow’s technology driven world.

EAG is seeking a Metallographer/Metallurgical Laboratory Technician to join our team of Metallurgists and Senior Failure Analysis Consultants.  

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform metallographic sample preparation on a variety of metals and materials using methods that include:
  • Sectioning with saws/cutting tools; using a variety of hand tools to disassemble components and extract specimens.
  • Handling delicate one-of-a-kind samples.
  • Vacuum encapsulation metal/materials in a variety of mounting media.
  • Precision sample preparation of specimens using a variety of abrasives with both manual and automated procedures.
  • Chemical etching to reveal the microstructure.
  • Optical microscopy using metallographs and lighting techniques.

• Technical Associate’s degree or accredited technical education is preferred.
• Knowledge of standard metallurgical and chemical laboratory safety procedures.
• 5-10 years' work experience with metallurgical laboratory equipment operation, including metallographic sample preparation equipment, hardness/micro-hardness testing and digital photography.
• Photo documentation skills using digital cameras and digital macroscopy such as Keyence systems.
• Familiarity with hardness and microhardness testing techniques.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are required to ensure efficient execution of provided procedures.
• Interface with clients as necessary for specific laboratory needs.
• Interest and desire to learn new techniques for metallurgical analysis and lab practice, metallography and materiallography.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to 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, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels.
• 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. 
• Must be willing and able to wear PPE such as ESD shoes, safety glasses, laboratory coat and/or any other devices or equipment that is required.
• 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 50 lbs.

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.      

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.   

Pay Range: $30/hr - $40/hr (Pay 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 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 matters based on an individual's qualifications, abilities and efforts without regard to protected status.  

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

If you enjoy being immersed in technology, 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/ 

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