Internal Job Title: Associate Scientist

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: 975 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Work Model: On-site

Position Summary

We are developing advanced nanotechnology to extend our manufacturing capabilities. This technology has broad applicability to secure documents of all types, to quantum computing, to medical uses, and to environmental remediation. As an Associate Scientist, you will be part of the dynamic and highly skilled team developing this technology. You will work in a one-of-a-kind cutting-edge laboratory, where you will use unique surface science instrumentation, to conduct research and develop novel approaches to bottom-up manufacturing. The ideal candidate is passionate about learning and excelling in engineering and surface science fields.

What We Can Offer You

• Compensation: We seek long term relationships with our employees and recognize and reward them with a competitive total compensation package that includes:
  • An industry leading defined contribution pension plan with company matching contributions (up to 5%) and payment of service fees,
  • Best-in-class health, medical and life insurance benefits;
  • Access to virtual and telehealth services and apps; and
  • Very progressive fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits to support all definitions of family.
• Career: As a knowledge-based organization we will provide you with a wealth of learning opportunities and challenging work that will grow your knowledge, skills and abilities. At CBN, we encourage and empower our employees to chart their own career path, putting you in control of your future.
• Culture: Personal character is the foundation of our culture. CBN's 7 Core Principles shape and guide our behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBN. Equity, diversity and inclusivity are important to us as an organization, and we are committed to fostering and developing a work environment where every employee is treated with dignity and respect.

What You Will Do

You will be integrated into one of our teams where the team manager will provide you with the appropriate training after which you will participate in the team's work and:

• Operate a variety of Scanning Probe Microscopes (SPM) (qPlus AFM and STM are the main work tools we use daily) and, possibly, other surface science equipment such as Field Ion Microscopes, XPS, vacuum chambers and suitcases, ultra-high vacuum pumps and bakeout equipment, mass-spec and MBE apparatus.
• Participate in troubleshooting, experimental design, scientific literature reviews, problem solving, and propose solutions to research problems with the high-level company goals in mind.
• Analyze data. The analysis may include use of specialized SPM analysis software, development and use of Python scripts, statistical analysis of large sets of data, and the use of various graphing software. The analysis should ultimately result in a clear and concise presentation of data appropriately supporting a set of conclusions.
• Write technical reports. The writing should be clear, concise, and adapted to the specific targeted audience.
• Perform cryogen fills when needed (most of our SPMs are cooled down using liquid nitrogen or liquid helium) and follow internal SOPs.
• Participate in scheduling of teamwork. Participate in scheduling of cryogen fills.

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Science or Engineering
• Experience in any of the following areas is an asset:
• Experimental Techniques:
  • Scanning Tunneling Microscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy, X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, Molecular Beam Epitaxy, Scanning Electron Microscopy
  • Exposure and experience with Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) equipment. Experience with different pumps and processes used in UHV applications.
  • Atomic-scale research with Si(100) wafers, microfabrication processes, chip fabrication processes.
  • Molecular deposition and manipulation.
• Manufacturing and Automation:
  • Automated manufacturing systems,
  • micro-robotics,
  • micro-manipulation, and/or
  • micro-assembly,
  • MEMS and/or NEMS
• Software and Programming:
  • Programming tools such as Python and LabView

Soft Skills and Characteristics

• Critical thinking skills
  • Analytical skills, problem-solving skills
  • Meticulous, conscientious and detail-oriented
• Interpersonal skills
  • Communication, teamwork and collaboration
• Organization, time management and prioritization skills
• Growth mindset
• Self-directed
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills

Mandatory Requirements

• Fluency in English (reading, writing, verbal)
• Ability to work outside of standard business hours as required

Security Clearance Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Reliability (Level I) clearance.

CBN designs and develops industry leading solutions for the following domains: Border Security, Civil Identity, Driver Identification and Vehicle Information, Currency and Excise Control, and Lottery and Charitable Gaming. To learn more, visit www.cbnco.com.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited is committed to achieving a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We encourage applications from women, visible minorities, people with disabilities and Aboriginal people. Canadian Bank Note Company Limited is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments.

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