Materials Analyst, Microscopy

Join our growing Advanced Microscopy team in Phoenix, AZ and help shape the success of our state-of the-art laboratory. We are seeking a Materials Analyst to join our specialized Dual Beam (SEM-FIB) group, supporting advanced materials and semiconductor analysis for clients across a wide range of industries.
This hands-on role focuses on TEM lamella preparation using Dual Beam FIB tools and offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge instrumentation. As a key member of the team, you will contribute to high-impact client projects by producing quality, site-specific TEM samples that enable advanced failure analysis and materials characterization.
The successful candidate is a strong technical contributor who enjoys working directly with advanced tools, thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced laboratory environment, and takes pride in delivering quality and timely results for clients.
What You’ll Do
A typical day in this role includes:
Preparing high‑quality, site‑specific TEM lamella using Dual Beam FIB‑SEM systems on novel materials and advanced semiconductor devices.
Performing SEM imaging to support sample navigation, preparation, and quality verification.
Managing multiple client samples, ensuring adherence to internal quality standards and turnaround commitments.
Working closely with your team to optimize workflows, improve efficiency, and maintain consistent output.
Collaborating with internal analytical teams and, as needed, clients to understand analysis requirements and standardized procedures.
Work Schedule: *5pm-2am, Sundays to Thursdays or Tuesdays to Saturdays
*10% night 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)
M.S. in Materials Science & Engineering or related field, or equivalent industry experience. This role is structured for BS to MS level only or equivalent industry backgrounds and is not aligned with PhD‑level graduate level.
Hands‑on experience operating Dual Beam FIB‑SEM systems, OR strong academic / early‑industry exposure with demonstrated capability to independently execute sample preparation workflows.
Working knowledge of electron microscopy principles (SEM/TEM).
General understanding of semiconductor device physics and failure analysis concepts gained through coursework, lab work, or prior industry experience.
Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven lab environment.
What Would Set You Apart
Demonstrated expertise in TEM lamella preparation, including lift‑out and site‑specific techniques.
Advanced SEM imaging experience.
Prior experience supporting high‑throughput or production laboratory environments.
Clear, timely technical communication with internal teams and external clients.
Why This Role
Extensive, uninterrupted hands‑on tool time.
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.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No