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Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in providing a unique range of analytical testing services to multiple industries. With over 200,000 analytical methods, Eurofins Scientific helps make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Our network of over 62,000 employees across a network of more than 900 laboratories in 62 countries, strengthens Eurofins Scientific as a leader in scientific testing services.

EAG Laboratories, part of the Eurofins group of companies, is leading provider analytical chemistry, advanced microscopy, surface analysis and analytical testing services of various types of materials from synthetic biomaterials to nanotechnology. 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 leading-edge companies in a diverse range of industries and business sectors who design, manufacture, or incorporate products for tomorrow’s technology driven world. EAG’s scientists and engineers engage in peer-to-peer interaction to discuss and comprehensively understand client issues, challenges, goals, and urgency, to define the technical problems, develop and execute analyses, and report back results. We have a growth mindset culture where individuals are encouraged to drive their own success and make their own decisions while fulfilling client needs.

EAG Laboratories has a great opportunity for an individual interested becoming a Maintenance Technician at our Sunnyvale lab. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates new to the field to gain hands-on experience in maintaining and repairing lab equipment, with a focus on high voltage systems, water and compressed gas fittings, and inventory management. No engineering degree required.

In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in:

+ Performing routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance on lab equipment, including process water chillers, battery backup systems, vacuum pumps, ovens, coaters, and purge boxes.

+ Installing utility connections for equipment, including chilled water, deionized water, compressed air, pressurized gases, vacuum lines, and customized needs.

+ Maintaining and organize spare parts inventory.

+ Providing timely updates to management through status and service reports.

+ Supporting facility infrastructure to ensure a suitable working environment for instruments.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible working hours can be accommodated as needed)

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

Individuals in this role must comply with ISO 27001 standards and company requirements for information security.

Qualifications:

+ Basic knowledge of high voltage systems, water chillers, compressors, and gas/fluid delivery systems is desirable.

+ Proficiency in using trade tools, operating independently and as part of a team, following written and verbal instructions, and effectively communicating via email and phone.

+ Professional and cordial manner towards co-workers, vendors, and customers.

Why Join Us?

+ Hands-On Experience: Gain practical skills and knowledge in a supportive environment.

+ Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement and professional development.

+ Collaborative Team: Work with experienced professionals who are eager to mentor and guide you.

+ Innovative Environment: Be part of a company that values innovation and excellence.

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.

Base salary range: $35/per hour-$39/per hour (Salary is commensurate with experience and degree of technical expertise.)

Physical Requirements:

+ Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

+ Require close distance visual acuity with or without correction (Glasses, Contacts, etc.)

+ Ability to visually inspect items such as gauges, pipes, electrical, floors etc.

+ Manual dexterity to handle small components and tools.

+ Flexibility to work in cramped spaces and various positions, including bending, twisting, kneeling, and squatting.

+ Ability to lift up to sixty (60) pounds.

+ 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.

+ 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.

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.

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!

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.

Eurofins USA Material Sciences is a Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer

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Eurofins USA Material Sciences is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.