Posted 4 days ago
Associate Scientist (SyLMAND Beamline)
@ Canadian Light Source Inc.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Overview
Canadian Light Source Inc. is hiring an Associate Scientist for the SyLMAND beamline, which provides synchrotron-based X-ray and UV lithography for micro and nano device fabrication. The role trains users, prepares and processes samples, and maintains beamline and cleanroom equipment. Flexible hours including evenings and weekends are required.
Responsibilities:
- Train and support users on the SyLMAND beamline and microfabrication equipment
- Prepare samples for UV and X-ray lithography, including exposure, development, etching and deposition
- Operate and maintain beamline, lithography and cleanroom equipment
- Monitor cleanroom operations and resolve routine technical issues
Requirements summary:
- Master's or PhD in a core science or engineering discipline
- Experience with lithography, photoresist patterning or microfabrication
- Experience with semiconductor processing, MEMS or related lab operations
- Availability for evenings and weekends
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Research & science |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Education | Master’s degree (required), Doctorate (required) |
| Fields of study | science, engineering |
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Description
CLSI is now accepting applications for an Associate Scientist position on the SyLMAND beamline. SyLMAND (Synchrotron Laboratory for Micro and Nano Device Fabrication) provides specialized microfabrication capabilities using synchrotron-based X-ray lithography and related processing technologies. The beamline supports the fabrication and development of micro-scale devices and structures for researchers and industrial users across a variety of scientific and technological applications.
Responsibilities:
- Training and supporting users to safely and effectively utilize the SyLMAND beamline and associated microfabrication equipment.
- Preparing samples for ultraviolet (UV) and X-ray lithography processes, including design verification, exposure, development, etching, and metal deposition activities.
- Operating and maintaining beamline instrumentation, lithography systems, cleanroom equipment, and supporting infrastructure.
- Assisting users and beamline staff with experimental planning, sample preparation, process development, and troubleshooting.
- Monitoring and maintaining cleanroom operations to ensure equipment reliability, process consistency, and compliance with safety requirements.
- Analyzing and resolving routine technical issues while contributing to solutions for more complex instrumentation and process challenges.
- Assisting the Beamline Responsible with beamline maintenance, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, is a requirement of the position.
Qualifications:
- A relevant Masters or Ph.D. degree in a core science or engineering discipline is required.
- Experience with lithography processes, photoresist patterning, microfabrication techniques, semiconductor processing, MEMS fabrication, or related laboratory operations is required.
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