Casual Lab Technologist

Athabasca University Students’ Union; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the educational sector is seeking a laboratory technician for a casual position. The successful candidate will be responsible for water treatment analysis using advanced chemical methods, collaborating with a team while working independently. Ideal candidates should have a background in chemical technology or chemistry, equipped with solid analytical skills and knowledge of laboratory practices.

Qualifications

• One to three years relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of chemical laboratory principles.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day analysis of water treatment samples.
• Participate in quality assurance and control activities.
• Routine maintenance of analytical equipment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Team player

Independence in work

Education

Chemical technology diploma

BSc Chemistry

Tools

ICP-MS

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

https://career17.sapsf.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=41114&company=Cameco

Application Information

The Role
You will be responsible for day-to-day analysis of laboratory samples by wet chemistry and instrumentation methods in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory. You are familiar with the operation of inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) and alpha counting spectrometer. This is a casual position.

In this role, you will:
-Participate in quality assurance and quality control activities within the lab operation and assist with corrective and preventative action planning and implementation
-Run daily water treatment monitoring assays
-Perform maintenance of analytical equipment in the lab
-Daily data entry of water treatment assays

Required:
-Chemical technology diploma or BSc Chemistry
-One to three years relevant work experience
-Working knowledge of chemical laboratory principles and procedures
-You are a team player with the ability to work independently with safety as a core value
-Excellent communication and analytical skills
-Ability to lift and maneuver up to 40 lbs
-Willing to work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft

Recommended:
-Experience with ICP-MS operation and maintenance
-Experience with various wet chemistry assays (pH, Ammonia, TSS)
-Experience with Microsoft Office suite
-Experience as a member of Emergency Response or Mine Rescue Team

Conditions of Employment:
-Pre-employment Substance Test