About the job
This technologist role sits in Dosimetry Services at CNL's Chalk River Laboratories, where the team assesses internal radiation dose for workers. The work centres on in vivo and in vitro bioassay measurements and the radiochemistry behind them, and the results feed the program that tracks worker exposure.
The position belongs to the USW 1568 bargaining unit and is covered by its collective agreement. The schedule is 37.5 hours a week across five days, fully on site. Applicants must be eligible for Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance, which needs 3 to 5 years of verifiable history.
What you’ll do
- Choose the procedures, techniques and equipment for each assignment and plan the order of work
- Run experiments and tests, then record and analyze the results
- Extract and calculate data using established scientific methods
- Keep stock of lab consumables so services stay available
- Carry out dosimetry methods to meet customer service needs
- Keep accurate workbook records of analyses, instrument setup, calibration and maintenance
- Gather the personal information needed for dose measurement and reporting
- Take part in audits and inspections
What we’re looking for
- Technology diploma in chemical, biochemical or medical lab technology with 2 to 3 years of related work, or high school with 5 to 8 years
- Three to eight years of progressive technological experience
- Strong grasp of radiochemistry, including sample prep, separations, radionuclide analysis and detection
- Able to maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills
- Clear communicator who works well alone or on a team
- 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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