Technical Officer, Micro-Nanofabrication / Microfluidics

National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada; Boucherville; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Research Council Canada in Boucherville, Quebec, seeks a Technical Officer in Micro-Nanofabrication and Microfluidics to join the Medical Devices Research Centre. You will support the delivery of strategic projects in microfluidic systems and lab-on-chip technologies for health applications.

Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will fabricate micro-nanostructured devices in a cleanroom, assemble polymer-based microfluidic systems, and help validate assays while maintaining

Qualifications

• 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 micro- or nanofabrication laboratory.
• Experience developing micro-nanofabrication processes for microfluidic devices (photolithography, etching, deposition, molding).
• Experience with characterization instruments (optical/SEM/profilometers, etc.).
• Experience in 2D/3D design software such as AutoCAD, L-Edit, Inventor, SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Support fabrication of micro-nanostructured devices in a cleanroom.
• Assemble polymer-based microfluidic devices.
• Develop fabrication/assembly procedures and support QA/QC.
• Maintain facilities and equipment; uphold safety practices.

Skills

Cleanroom

Micro-nanofabrication

Microfluidics

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

L-Edit

Inventor

SolidWorks

Photolithography

Etching

3D printing

Injection molding

Job description

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.

City

Boucherville

Organizational Unit

Medical Devices

Classification

TO-3

Tenure

Term

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.

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 in health. 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.

The Technical Officer in Micro-Nanofabrication and Microfluidics will provide technical support for research work aimed at developing methods for the fabrication of micro-nanostructured devices in a cleanroom environment, assembly of polymer-based microfluidic devices, and support the automation and validation of assays based on NRC microfluidic technologies. The individual selected will also have to recognize and resolve problems associated with the experimental or analytical techniques, compile experimental reports, maintain facilities, develop fabrication and assembly procedures, and actively support quality management systems. The candidate is expected to be able to work independently as well as part of the broader R&D team in an environment requiring a high-level of adaptability and multitasking.

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.

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

Experience

• 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.

Language requirements

French

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests.

Assessment criteria

Technical competencies

• 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.

Behavioural competencies

• 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)

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Research Technician/Technologist

Compensation

From $66,126 to $91,012 per annum.

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.

• Robust pension plan
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• Office closure at the end of December
• 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.

Closing Date

15 September 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time