Duties

• Displays a rigorous approach to safety through excellent housekeeping and adherence to all applicable AECL safety-related policies and procedures;
• Performs assigned analyses correctly in accordance with applicable AECL procedures and laboratory standards;
• Handles hazardous/radioactive materials, as specified by WHMIS, educational training, or AECL procedures;
• Performs appropriate Quality Control (QC) tests along with analytical measurements, and reports results to the Analytical Science QA Officer;
• Documents analytical processes and results in a clear and concise manner and in accordance with applicable AECL procedures and laboratory standards;
• Monitors the condition of laboratory equipment he/she uses and is responsible for the maintenance of this equipment to ensure quality standards for analytical results are not unduly affected by the condition of the analytical equipment;
• Contributes to the solution of quality-related problems by notifying the Group Leader of these related problems, and then works to develop solutions.

Qualifications

• A B.Sc. Degree or Technology Diploma in a relevant Physical Science, including training in performing analytical measurements and significant knowledge of chemistry.
• A minimum of two years of experience in performing analytical measurements is required, as is experience with Quality Assurance principles and applications would be preferred.
• Specific knowledge of the analytical measurements for which he/she is responsible;
• A demonstrated ability to recognize and to handle hazardous materials safely.
• Must be able to produce clearly written procedures and reports of measurement results.
• Must be competent in the use of MS Office software, especially Word and Excel.
• Must be able to work effectively independently and/or in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Must be able to select and apply appropriate routine analytical procedures to satisfy the needs of the customers, and to seek advice when in doubt.  Must exhibit proper decision-making.
• Must have very good verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with customers, co-workers, and supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills for tracking analytical and QC data are also required.
• Candidates must be prepared to work wearing personal protective clothing and equipment, including respirators.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain a working knowledge of the following AECL support / compliance programs as they relate to analytical science operations:
  • Radiation Protection,
  • Environmental Protection,
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Security, and
  • Emergency Preparedness.
• Must possess mature work ethics and be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Normal laboratory operations are conducted during regular daytime hours and chemical technologists are not normally on call on off-shift hours, however, must be prepared to take call should operational requirements dictate the necessity for such a measure.

AECL has an Employment Equity Program and encourages applications from women, Aboriginal Peoples, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.