About the job
This technologist works with scientists in CNL's contract research group at Chalk River Laboratories, supporting the development and testing of radiopharmaceuticals for targeted cancer treatment. The work spans radiolabelling, radiochemical analysis, stability studies and preclinical research on commercial and R&D projects.
The position is in the USW 1568 bargaining unit under its collective agreement. You work 37.5 hours a week over five 7.5-hour days, on site. You must be eligible for Reliability Status with Site Access clearance, which requires 3 to 5 years of verifiable history in Canada, the US, the UK, Australia or New Zealand.
What you’ll do
- Run conjugation, radiolabelling and stability tests with various isotopes
- Analyze samples by radio-TLC, radio-HPLC, ICP-MS and gamma counting
- Set up, calibrate and troubleshoot radiochemistry equipment
- Write and follow SOPs and quality requirements
- Manage lab inventory and safe disposal of radioactive waste
- Analyze results and contribute to client and internal reports
- Source equipment and coordinate with vendors
What we’re looking for
- Technology diploma in chemistry or a related field with 6 to 8 years of experience, or high school with 10 to 12 years
- Radiochemistry lab experience, ideally 6 to 8 years
- Experience with radiolabelling and chromatographic separation methods
- Cell culture and aseptic technique experience
- Work in hot cells, glove boxes or in vivo testing is an asset
- Precise handling of radioactive solutions with contamination control
- 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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