Cleanroom Process Engineer Biodevice Foundry

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This parttime role equivalent to 80% of a fulltime position. Compensation is pro-rated.

At UBC we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research innovation and learning for all faculty staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary
The School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is a partnership between the Faculties of Applied Science and Medicine established in 2017. The School is a nucleus for education and training research and innovation in biomedical engineering creating new knowledge new academic and training programs and fostering translation and innovation. Its vision is to transform health and healthcare for all achieved through innovative research and education at the convergence of engineering medicine and biology. Through collaborative innovative and interdisciplinary approaches and building on UBCs academic and research excellence the School of Biomedical Engineering aspires to be a global leader in biomedical engineering research education and translation. The SBME has two locations on Vancouvers campus the Gordon B Shrum building and the Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). For more information about the School of Biomedical Engineering please visit Biodevice Foundry ( is a core-facility based in the UBCs School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) which is a state-of-the-art facility for the design fabrication packaging and application of Biodevices across biological scales that will lead innovation and capacity development in areas of biotech and life this 450 m2 of space the facility has been built around a cleanroom biofunctionalization area machine shop and a rapid prototyping facility. The individual will lead cleanroom processes in the facility including tool operation maintenance process design and development as well as support user training and service. The individual will use their expertise to lead process and tool operation is photolithography wet chemistry thin-film deposition and etching as well as characterization techniques.

Organizational Status
Reports to the Scientific Director of the Biodevice Foundry. Works closely with the Operations Manager of the Foundry.

Work Performed

• Executes microfabrication processes including surface cleaning contact and maskless photolithography wet chemistry procedures and thin-film deposition and etching.

• Operates and maintains equipment such as direct laser writer mask aligner DRIE system deposition tools spin coaters profilometer and related characterization instruments.

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses process or equipment issues involving vacuum systems gas delivery electrical and control components using appropriate test equipment technical documentation and vendor resources.

• Performs routine and corrective maintenance which may include gas connection system calibration consumable replacement and coordination with external service providers when required.

• Develops and updates standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process guidelines to ensure consistent and safe operation of cleanroom tools.

• Provides training and technical support to cleanroom users and assists with process development for applications in bioengineering microfluidics sensors and electronics.

• Monitors equipment performance ensures adherence to safety protocols and identifies potential hazards ensuring that tools are removed from service when unsafe or out of specification.

• Supports continuous improvement of facility operations including workflow safety practices and environmental compliance.

• Collaborates with students researchers and project teams to understand fabrication needs and assists in providing guidance on process selection design considerations and feasible fabrication strategies.

• Collaborates with the Foundrys staff members to coordinate and provide a full biodevice fabrication workflow to users.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors in judgement or process execution can result in equipment damage cleanroom contamination compromised research outcomes and delays to user projects. Failure to follow safety protocols may create chemical gas or equipmentrelated hazards. Such issues can lead to increased costs downtime and disruption of Biodevice Foundry operations.

Supervision Received
All assignments are issued by the Scientific Director in consultation with the Operations Manager of the Foundry. Work is performed under general supervision requiring independent judgment. Routine assignments are performed independently. Receives detailed instructions on new duties or problems.

Supervision Given
None however may provide training on the Core equipment in the to new users including students postdoctoral fellows and staff.

Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives including perspectives in conflict with ones own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing ones own awareness knowledge and skills related to equity diversity and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with biomedical microfluidic sensor or related application areas is an advantage.

• Experience with process development documentation and cleanroom user training.

• Background in troubleshooting and maintaining cleanroom equipment.

• Experience working in an academic research environment or shared-user facility.

• Knowledge of characterization methods such as surface profilometry optical microscopy and SEM.

• Ability to manage multiple projects maintain accurate records and work collaboratively with researchers and students.