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.

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 in JIVA, and supporting administrative and reporting activities. As the internship progresses, the intern will take on increased responsibility, including managing small projects, coordinating data collection, and supporting consolidated project summaries and presentations.

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.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Receiving, organizing, and coordinating customer samples
• Supporting shipping and receiving activities for projects
• Tracking project and sample status within JIVA
• Assisting with project coordination and administrative tasks
• Managing small, clearly defined projects with guidance from PMs
• Compiling weekly or consolidated project summaries
• Supporting photo-documentation of samples using microscopy and photography
• Dumping, organizing, and maintaining images in shared repositories
• Assisting with PowerPoint presentations, reports, and white papers
• 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 JIVA for project tracking
• 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 related engineering or science degrees
  
  

Preferred Qualifications And Attributes Include

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Interest in project coordination, problem solving, and technical environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, PowerPoint; Copilot experience a plus)
• Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, including with customers
• Confidence, initiative, and willingness to work independently after training
• Critical thinking and problem-solving mindset
• Creativity and interest in making processes more efficient and visually effective
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and priorities on a weekly basis
  
  

Additional Information

• Position: Intern, Project Management Group
• Department: Operations Management – Sunnyvale Project Management Group
• Location: Sunnyvale, CA (810 Kifer Rd)
• Estimated Duration: June 8, 2026 – September 11, 2026
  
  

The intern will be supervised daily by a Senior Project Coordinator and will have weekly check-ins with the Director of Project Management. The internship concludes with a final presentation highlighting accomplishments, lessons learned, and overall experience.

This role is ideal for students entering their Junior or Senior year who are interested in combining technical knowledge with project management, coordination, and real-world problem solving in an engineering-focused environment.

Compensation is aligned with market standards for the region and tailored to individual qualifications and experience.

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.
  
  

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. 

If you enjoy being immersed in science or engineering, 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/

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

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