About the job
This senior technologist looks after the molecular biology instruments in the Dosimetry and Health Risk Section at CNL's Chalk River Laboratories. You plan and run experiments on how radiation affects human and animal cells, tissues and fluids, and help turn results into reports for internal programs and outside clients.
The work week is 37.5 hours, mostly in a biochemistry lab with some time at an office cubicle, and at least 90% of your time must be on site. Occasional overtime or flexible hours may be needed. The job involves radioactive sources and samples, PPE and possible health monitoring. Reliability Status with Site Access clearance is required, with 3 to 5 years of verifiable history in Canada, the US, the UK, Australia or New Zealand.
What you’ll do
- Operate, calibrate and maintain the section's lab instruments and software
- Plan and carry out radiation exposure experiments on biological samples
- Process samples for molecular, cytogenetic and immunohistochemical analysis
- Collect data using microscopy, flow cytometry and real-time PCR
- Write and update SOPs, protocols and job hazard assessments
- Order supplies and prepare scopes of work for contractor services
- Keep QA records and maintain fridges, freezers and lab inventory
What we’re looking for
- Technology diploma in biology or a related field with 6 to 8 years of experience, or high school with 10 to 12 years
- Training in aseptic cell culture and molecular biology methods
- Experience with nucleic acid extraction and qPCR is highly desirable
- Strong pipetting, record keeping and MS Office skills
- Group 2 and 3 Radiation Protection training, or willingness to get it
- Nuclear lab, biosafety level 2 or epigenetics experience is an asset
- Eligible for Reliability Status with Site Access security clearance
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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