Intern, Project Management | EAG Laboratories

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in analytical testing, operating over 950 labs in 60 countries with 65,000 employees. EAG Laboratories, part of Eurofins, offers advanced services in analytical chemistry, microscopy, surface analysis, and engineering sciences—including failure analysis, product reliability, and ATE testing. We support clients across the product lifecycle, from R&D to manufacturing. Serving diverse industries, EAG delivers expert insights and tailored solutions. Our engineers and scientists collaborate with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver actionable results. We foster a growth mindset, empowering individuals to drive success while meeting evolving technological and business needs.

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Job Description

The Project Management Group Intern will support the Sunnyvale Project Management (PM) team with ownership and execution of tasks designed to improve efficiency in sample handling, project coordination, and reporting processes. This role provides hands-on exposure to technical project management within a laboratory-based, high-tech environment supporting failure analysis and analytical services.

The intern will work closely with Project Coordinators and Project Managers to assist with receiving and shipping customer samples, coordinating sample flow, tracking project status, and supporting administrative and reporting activities. The intern will manage small projects with deliverables that increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the project management process in helping clients solve their materials-related problems.

This internship is structured to build strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills while providing insight into how technical projects are managed from intake through completion.

Work Location & Relocation

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the work location on a regular basis.

Regulatory & Work Authorization Requirements

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). In accordance with these regulations, employment is limited to individuals who qualify as a U.S. Person, defined under ITAR as one of the following:

• U.S. Citizen
• U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder)
• Individual granted asylum or refugee status by the U.S. government

Key responsibilities include:

• Receiving, organizing, and coordinating customer samples
• Supporting shipping and receiving activities for projects
• Tracking project and sample status
• Assisting with project coordination and administrative tasks
• Managing small, clearly defined projects with guidance
• Supporting photo-documentation of samples using microscopy and photography
• Transferring, organizing, and maintaining images in shared repositories
• Assisting with PowerPoint style project summaries
• Helping streamline project workflows and improve reporting efficiency

Learning & Development Opportunities:

During the first two weeks, the intern will receive structured training covering:

• Overview of the project lifecycle and role of the Project Management Group
• How to navigate and use the EAG laboratory information management system (LIMS)
• Sample handling and disposition workflows
• Expectations for communication, organization, and project ownership

Throughout the internship, the intern will shadow Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and analysts to observe active projects and testing workflows. With growing confidence, the intern will begin managing small projects, coordinating data and documentation, and contributing to reports and presentations.

The intern will gain:

• Hands-on experience in technical project coordination
• Exposure to analytical and failure analysis workflows
• Experience using optical microscopy and photography for documentation
• Practical knowledge of how engineering data is collected, tracked, and reported
• Improved communication, organization, and presentation skills

Qualifications

This internship provides hands-on exposure to technical project coordination and project management within an engineering and science-based environment. No prior project management experience is required; training and mentorship will be provided.

Preferred fields of study include:

• Materials Science and Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Physics
• Other engineering or science d