About the job
This technologist works in an analytical chemistry laboratory at CNL's Chalk River Laboratories, running chemical and radiochemical analyses on environmental and nuclear samples such as water, soil, sediment and metals. The results support quality, safety and regulatory compliance programs.
The role is part of USW 1568 and follows its collective agreement. The standard week is 37.5 hours over five days on site, mixing office and lab work with toxic chemicals and radioactive material. Weekend or off-shift work may occasionally be needed. Eligibility for Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (3 to 5 years of verifiable history) is required.
What you’ll do
- Analyze water, groundwater, wastewater, soil, sediment and metal samples
- Process analytical data and account for propagated uncertainty
- Write progress, technical and standard analysis reports
- Receive and handle radioactive samples following lab procedures
- Help develop and document analytical methods and procedures
- Order supplies and maintain, commission and troubleshoot instruments
- Apply QA/QC procedures and radiation protection practices
What we’re looking for
- Advanced technology diploma in chemistry or chemical technology, or high school plus over 3 years of related work; a bachelor's degree is preferred
- Solid knowledge of inorganic analytical techniques, wet chemistry separations and instrumentation
- QA/QC experience, ideally in an ISO 17025 accredited lab
- LIMS experience is an asset
- Organized and detail oriented across many samples and analyses
- Safe handling and storage of hazardous chemicals is preferred
- Eligible for Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (3 to 5 years of verifiable history)
Benefits
- Group RRSP or pension
- Paid sick days
- Benefits from day one, tuition support
Details
- Pay
- Job type
- Full-time
- Where
- 286 Plant Road, Chalk River, ON K0J 1J0, Chalk River
- Kind of work
- Professional & technical
- Listed until
- Nov 27, 2026
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