Company Description

Internal Job Title: Scientist

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Job 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 a Scientist, you will be part of the dynamic surface science R&D 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 atomically precise manufacturing. The ideal candidate is passionate about learning and excelling in physics, surface science, chemistry, and/or related engineering 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.

Job Description

What You Will Do

Join our experimental team and contribute to cutting-edge surface science research through:

Microscope & Equipment Operation

• Operate Scanning Probe Microscopes (SPM), primarily qPlus AFM and STM.
• Use additional tools like Field Ion Microscopes, XPS, mass spectrometry, and MBE systems.
• Work in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) and cryogenic conditions using vacuum chambers and suitcases, UHV pumps, bakeout equipment, liquid nitrogen and helium, and helium recovery equipment.

Research & Experimentation

• Participate in experimental design, scientific literature reviews, troubleshooting, and solution development aligned with company goals.

Data Analysis

• Analyze data using specialized SPM software, Python scripts, statistical tools, and graphing platforms to extract meaningful insights from large datasets.
• Present findings in a clear, concise format that supports well-defined conclusions tailored to the intended audience.

Reporting & Communication

• Write and tailor clear, concise technical reports for both internal documentation and external peer-reviewed publications, adapting content to suit the target audience.
• Present and communicate research outcomes at company meetings and scientific conferences, ensuring clarity and relevance for diverse audiences.

Cryogen Handling

• Perform cryogen fills when needed (most of our SPMs are cooled down using liquid nitrogen and/or liquid helium) and follow internal SOPs.
• Participate in scheduled teamwork and cryogen fills.
• Follow safety protocols, while adhering to and championing best laboratory and workplace health and safety practices, following recommendations of our joint health and safety committee, following established standard operating procedures and contributing to improving them when appropriate.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Science or Engineering
• Experience in the following areas is a key asset:
• Experimental Techniques:

Must have:

• Experience with Scanning Tunneling Microscopy or Atomic Force Microscopy (qPlus or frequency modulation non-contact AFM)
• Experience with Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) equipment

Nice to have:

• Experience with X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy

• Experience with Molecular Beam Epitaxy, SEM, FIB

• Microfabrication processes, chip fabrication processes, clean room work

• Molecular deposition in UHV

• Atom-scale manipulation

• Quantum computing research experience

• Software and Programming:

• Programming abilities with Python and LabView are a plus

Soft Skills and Characteristics

• Critical thinking skills
• Analytical skills, problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication, teamwork and collaboration
• Organization, time management and prioritization skills
• Growth mindset
• Self-directed

Mandatory Requirements

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

Security Clearance Requirements

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

Additional Information

About Us

CBN Nano Technologies, Inc. (CBNNT) is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBN that is developing unique and cutting-edge technologies that bring manufacturing into the atomic realm.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodation measures you may require.