Microscopy Characterization Technician - Edmonton, Canada - National Research Council Canada

National Research Council Canada

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for a Microscopy Characterization Technician to support our Nanotechnology Research Centre. The Microscopy Characterization Technician would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

Screening Criteria:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering or Materials Science or a Technical Diploma in Electronics or Instrumentation.

An equivalent combination of work-related experience, training and education may also be considered.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience:

Experience with maintenance and repair is required;
Experience with vacuum systems is required;
Experience with electronics and electrical systems is required;
Experience with transmission electron microscope (TEM) use is an asset;
Experience with the analysis and interpretation of TEM data is an asset;
Experience with scanning electron microscope (SEM) use is an asset; and
Experience with atomic force microscopy (AFM) is an asset.

Condition of Employment:

Reliability Status

Language Requirements:

English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria:

Technical Competencies:

Basic knowledge of vacuum systems;
Basic knowledge of electronics and electrical components;
Basic knowledge of electron microscopy;
Ability to take direction from a variety of sources, including scientific publications, standards, and verbally;
Ability to collect and analyse scientific data reliably;
Ability to communicate scientific findings orally and in writing;
Ability to maintain, troubleshoot and modify instrumentation; and
Knowledge of atomic force microscopy (AFM) is an asset.

Behavioural Competencies:

Research Technician/Technologist

Results orientation (Level 2)

Research Technician/Technologist

Teamwork (Level 2)

Research Technician/Technologist

Client focus (Level 2)

Research Technician/Technologist

Initiative (Level 2)

Competency Profile(s):

Relocation:

Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.

Compensation:

From $58,445 to $80,040 per annum.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.

Notes:

A prequalified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number to:

Telephone:

Closing Date:1 August :59 Eastern Time