Associate Scientist or Scientist (Mid-IR Beamline

Associate Scientist or Scientist (Mid-IR Beamline)
Job Order #: 6319512
NOC: 21101

Employer Name:

Canadian Light Source Inc.

Wage/Salary Info:

Range is $69,880 - $94,544 (Associate), $82,278 - $111,318 (Scientist)

Posted Date:

28-Jul-2026

Location:

SASKATOON

# of Positions:

1

Employment

Terms:

Full-Time

Length of Employment:

Permanent

Education:

University Bachelor's Degree

Experience:

1-2 Years

Apply By Date:

18-Aug-2026

Application Information
Employer Name:  Canadian Light Source Inc.

Employer Address:  44 INNOVATION BLVD
SASKATOON,SK
CANADA

Responsibilities

- Provide user support to general users, beamteam members, fee-for-service clients, and CLS staff.

- Beamline and end station setup.

- Assists with sample preparation and trains users on how to operate beamline.

- User support beyond normal working hours in accordance with established CLS procedures.

- Measurements and data analysis.

- Supervise and support users to ensure that they are able to perform their scientific experiments in an effective and safe manner.

- Analyse and solve beamline or technical problems and develop recommendations to solve difficult, complex or unusual problems.

- Aid the Beamline Responsible in beamline upgrade/maintenance projects.

- Develop technical expertise in specific areas of beamline operation and instrumentation including software.

- Prepare beamline documentation and operational manuals.

- Working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, is a requirement of the position.

Qualifications

- For the Associate Scientist level, a relevant undergraduate or Masters degree is required. For the Scientist level, a relevant Masters degree or Ph.D. in the physical sciences or engineering is required.

- A minimum of two years of directly related experience with a Masters degree, or a minimum of one year of related experience with a Ph.D. degree.

- Experience with Infrared spectroscopic techniques is required.

- Experience using microscopes, laser-based systems, advanced instrument development, and optics would be strong assets.

- Basic programming skills in Python is an asset.

- Candidates should demonstrate a clear aptitude for research, particularly in scientific programs requiring collaboration.

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