Environmental Chemical Technologist

at  CANADIAN NUCLEAR LABORATORIES CNL

Do you like processing and analyzing samples in an indoor lab environment?
If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!
The purpose of this position is to provide support to Environment and Waste Technologies branch with sample processing and analysis in the laboratory. The incumbent will be part of a team of environmental scientists and hydrogeochemists focusing on the technical objectives of environmental research. A successful candidate will also be expected to assume the role of a lab supervisor, maintaining the lab capabilities, procedures, and QA records.

What will you be doing!

• Provide technical assistance in environmental tritium and C-14 research, and laboratory analyses of various environmental samples.
• Operate and maintain various analytical instruments, including Quantulus liquid scintillation counter, Oxidizer, CH Analyzer, Labconco Freeze-dryer, etc.
• Propose, implement, and perform experiments to obtain data as directed, but without detailed supervision.
• Contribute to development and commissioning of new systems for low level radiochemical analyses.
• Carrying out routine lab operations: housekeeping, purchase orders, procedure updates, QA/QC records.
• May be required to participate in various activities as a member of CRL’s environmental emergency response team (training will be provided).
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

• Provide technical assistance in environmental tritium and C-14 research, and laboratory analyses of various environmental samples.
• Operate and maintain various analytical instruments, including Quantulus liquid scintillation counter, Oxidizer, CH Analyzer, Labconco Freeze-dryer, etc.
• Propose, implement, and perform experiments to obtain data as directed, but without detailed supervision.
• Contribute to development and commissioning of new systems for low level radiochemical analyses.
• Carrying out routine lab operations: housekeeping, purchase orders, procedure updates, QA/QC records.
• May be required to participate in various activities as a member of CRL’s environmental emergency response team (training will be provided).
• Other duties as assigned by your manager