Technical Officer, Micro-Nanofabrication / Microfluidics

Automotive and Surface Transportation; Boucherville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) in Quebec seeks a Technical Officer for Micro-Nanofabrication and Microfluidics in the Medical Devices group. The role is based at NRC facilities in Boucherville and supports microfluidic systems development for national defence-related applications.

The candidate will join a multidisciplinary team, contribute to lab-on-chip projects, and help advance molecular assays and portable diagnostics in a leading research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, engineering physics, biomedical-engineering, mechanical, electrical or related discipline.
• Significant experience in cleanroom and micro/nanofabrication laboratory.
• Experience with microfabrication processes for microfluidic devices.
• Experience with instruments used in microfabrication and microfluidics.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining/procuring laboratory equipment, space, logbooks and inventories.
• Fostering healthy and safe work practices.

Skills

Cleanroom experience

Microfabrication

Photolithography

Metrology basics

2D/3D design software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physics or engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

L-Edit

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

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Technical Officer, Micro-Nanofabrication / Microfluidics

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

* The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

OrganizationalUnit:Medical Devices

Classification:TO-3

Duration: 2 years

Language Requirements: French

Work arrangements:

• Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the NRC work location identified.
  At the NRC, we recognize that Indigenous candidates may have important connections to their communities and you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. Alternative work arrangements may also be considered to accommodate candidates as required. To learn more about these options, please contact the NRC Hiring team using the contact information below.

Discover the possible

Defence Industrial Strategy

The NRC has an important role within the Government of Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy , accelerating research and innovation, and helping Canadian businesses develop leading-edge technologies for civilian and military use.

With expertise across fields such as transportation, quantum science, medical countermeasures and advanced manufacturing, the NRC is hiring to drive the development of national sovereign defence capabilities. The following role will support the NRC’s contributions to defence priorities.

The role

We want to fill a Technical Officer position in Micro-Nanofabrication and Microfluidics reporting to the NRC Bioanalytical Micro-Nano Devices Section which is composed of more than 35 researchers and technical officers with a unique combination of expertise spanning from physics, nano and microfabrication engineering, chemistry, molecular biology, and cellular biology.
The position, located at the NRC facilities in Boucherville, Quebec, will focus on supporting the delivery of strategic projects within the Medical Devices Research Centre, particularly in the area of microfluidic systems development and their applications. This is an area in which the NRC is internationally recognized.
Selected candidate will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team recognized for its innovation in the field of microfluidics and micro-nanodevices fabrication. More specifically, the technical work will support areas of research encompassing the use of lab-on chip systems for integration of molecular and cellular assays, artificial living systems, and portable molecular diagnostic devices for various applications such as environmental, food and water safety, clinical applications including in-vitro diagnostics for remote and space applications. The candidate will contribute to progress science & technology as well as practical applications in the field of life sciences research and clinical application.
This position also includes the following on-going responsibilities:

• Maintaining/procuring laboratory equipment, space, logbooks and inventories,
• Fostering healthy and safe work practices.

Screening criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physics, engineering physics, biomedical-engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials engineering, or related discipline is required.

• Significant and recent work experience in a cleanroom environment and in a micro- or nanofabrication laboratory.
• Significant and recent work experience in developing micro-nanofabrication processes for the design and fabrication of microfluidic devices using techniques such as photolithography, wet/dry etching, thin-film deposition, hot embossing, PDMS casting, maskless lithography, CNC machining and injection molding.
• Experience with various characterization instruments used in micro-nanofabrication and microfluidics, including: optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, profilometers, goniometer, etc.
• Experience with the development or operation of microfluidic technologies.
• Experience in producing designs using 2D or 3D design software, such as AutoCAD, L-Edit, Inventor, SolidWorks and equivalents.

Condition of employment

Reliability Status

For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

• Solid knowledge of the techniques and materials used in micro- and nanofabrication.
• Solid hands-on knowledge of cleanroom fabrication equipment, such as photolithography alignment stations, etching systems, and thin-film deposition tools.
• Solid hands-on knowledge of polymer structuring and replication techniques for both elastomeric and hard polymer materials, such as CNC machining, hot embossing, thermoforming, 3D printing and injection molding.
• Knowledge of characterization and metrology techniques used to verify fabrication results, such as profilometry, optical and electron microscopy, and film-thickness measurement.
• Knowledge of the fabrication, characterization, and operating principles of microfluidic systems.
• Ability to produce designs using 2D or 3D design software, such as AutoCAD, L-Edit, Inventor, SolidWorks, and equivalents.
• Research Technician/Technologist - Creative thinking (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Results orientation (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Self-knowing and self-development (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Teamwork (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Communication (Level 2)

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

Notes

• In 2026, the NRC was chosen as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, a National Capital Region Top Employer and Forbes Canada’s Best Employer.
• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one-year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• 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 therequisition number (25954) to:

Closing Date: 15 September 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time

*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careersmodule from your NRC computer.