Research Professional or Senior Research Professional

Quantiam Technologies Inc., is one of Canada’s leading private sector technology companies operating in Deep Tech in the Cleantech, Energy, Chemicals-Petrochemical and Defense sectors. Quantiam has amongst the best private sector R&D laboratories in Canada, working at the leading edge of Advanced Materials, Surface Science, Nanotechnology, Catalysis and Advanced Manufacturing with an annual R&D operating budget of ~$5M. We are looking for a highly motivated, hard-working, and energetic individual to join our team that is interested to help solve some of the world’s greatest challenges through technology and innovation.

Position Title: Research Professional / Senior Research Professional – Research & Technology

Competition #: 7000-28

Compensation: $80,000 - $110,000/yr,depending on experience ; a 40-hour work week; a highly comprehensive and competitive Benefits package; Group RRSP with matching Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP), and a Performance-based Bonus Plan. Preferential equity participation in the parent or spinout companies is available and welcome.

Education: Ph.D . in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy.

Experience: 5+ years hands-on work experience. [We will also consider new Ph.D. graduates]

Closing Deadline: Until Filled

Brief Job Description

• Support and as appropriate, lead R&D projects $250k/y to $1.5M/y, primarily in Advanced Materials and Advanced Manufacturing. Support other R&D projects as a materials/metallurgy expert.
• Manage technologists and junior scientist/engineers as part of project teams.
• Proficient with materials microstructural and performance characterization.
• Solid understanding/experience with key materials characterization tools that may include XRD, FE-SEM/EDS, AES/SAM, XPS, TGA/DSC, mechanical testing and extensive wear testing.
• Oversee Metallographic preparation of materials, coatings and surfaces for optical microscopy and electron microscopy.
• Comfortable undertaking autopsy and root cause analyses of materials and reporting.
• Experienced with high temperature materials and processes through to 1,200°C.
• Experience with severe materials degradation by wear and corrosion, and methods of mitigation.
• Experience with powder metallurgy, braze and high temperature coating can be an asset.
• Evaluate developmental materials constantly pushing the envelope on what is possible.
• Metallographic preparation of materials, coatings and surfaces for optical microscopy and electron microscopy.
• Operation of vacuum based high-temperature furnaces for materials processing and performance testing.
• Proactively collaborate with co-workers in our Research & Development and Trial Manufacturing teams.
• Ensure research meets industry, Intellectual Property protection and regulatory standards.

Technical Skills/Work Experience Required

• Technology and New Product Development: A strong Advanced Materials training with direct experience; expertise in metallurgy would be greatly beneficial. Able to function from TRL1 through to TRL9 with a focus on TRL6-8.
• Quality of Work: Results driven. Must adhere to the highest standards of quality, accuracy, reliability, and safety. High level documentation.
• Analytical & Critical Thinking: Aptitude for solving complex, undefined problems under uncertainty.
• Communication: Exceptional Communication and presentation skills. Capacity to present complex technical data clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders and executives. Strong fluency in English is required with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Materials and Process Development: Experience with heat treatment equipment (bulk and surface) with a strong understanding of materials, catalysts, coatings and surfaces across a range of service conditions.
• Materials Characterization: Extensive experience in microstructural, mechanical and performance characterization of materials.
• Digital Tools: Good digital proficiency; knowledge of major modeling software utilized in materials R&D; awareness or experience with emerging machine learning (ML)/AI tools. Strong skills with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proper use of protective personal equipment, chemical safety and laboratory skills.

Behavioural Skills Required

• Strong Work Ethic: Must have a strong work ethic, reliable punctuality and work attendance.
• Strong Productivity and Prioritization Skills: Plan and prioritize workload and use time effectively to advance projects.
• Initiative and Motivation: Must be a self-starter and be highly self-motivated, able to work efficiently and independently as well as in a team. Must have a positive ‘ can-do’ attitude.
• Able to accept constructive feedback professionally.
• Problem Solving Skills: Capable of logical, critical and strategic thinking to solve a challenge/problem.
• Positive Attitude, even keeled and patient under pressure. Positive attitude.
• Customer Oriented: You provide quality customer service to internal and external clients.
• Mutual respect for your co-workers.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. Please forward to Human Resources a CV and cover letter as a Word or a PDF document including competition number to e-mail: ***email_hidden***. Receipt of a CV will be acknowledged by e-mail.