Metallurgist/Materials Specialist

Nordion; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician, where your expertise will directly contribute to the safety and quality of essential products. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with engineers to perform critical tests and analyses, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Your contributions will support the company's growth and success in providing innovative solutions for the healthcare sector. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, where your skills in metallurgy and analytical techniques will be valued and developed.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant technical experience in metallurgy.
• Strong knowledge of analytical techniques for material analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for product material selection and testing.
• Conduct failure analyses and maintain laboratory supplies.

Skills

Analytical Techniques

Material Failure Analysis

Metallurgy Laboratory Practices

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Education

Technologist Diploma in Engineering Metallurgy

Tools

Microscopes

Grinders

Polishers

Cutting Equipment

Job description

Job Description

As an experienced technologist or engineer, the Metallurgical Laboratory Technician will play an essential role within our Engineering Team, reporting directly to the Manager, Sealed Sources and Production Support. Your role will be diverse, including responsibilities for the operation of the existing laboratories and their equipment/supplies, conducting tests and experiments, providing expert advice, and issuing reports and summaries. Working closely with a team of engineers and the larger organization, you will contribute your expertise to ensure our products are safe and meet all appropriate regulations and standards, which is critical to the company’s growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provides technical support for product material selection based on physical, mechanical, and corrosion resistance properties.
2. Provides test methods and test result analyses, weld design and evaluation, and welder qualification assistance. Performs thermal and mechanical testing on prototypes, including testing on capsules to support certification and registration. Prepares and maintains capsule certificates.
3. Coordinates external work including: special testing contracting, SEM work, mechanical testing, development of special testing, consultation with specialists in many fields e.g., corrosion, welding, mechanical testing, and specialty materials.
4. Participates in long-life products surveillance programs.
5. Responsible for compiling relevant data from Installation and Service Reports and Customer Complaints.
6. Reviews data regularly and makes recommendations on sample selection for analysis. Performs metallurgical examination on samples.
7. Performs failure analyses on a variety of products. Some investigations involve active material and require special handling procedures and external contract services.
8. Responsible for maintaining sufficient supplies to ensure uninterrupted operation of Laboratory. Assists in controlling operating costs.

Physical Requirements

• Good manual dexterity and grip strength.
• Push and pull hand carts with a force of up to 25 kgs on an occasional basis.
• Lift up to 5 kgs on a frequent basis and 10 kgs on an occasional basis.
• Work with arms/hands on a frequent basis.
• Able to climb stairs.

Qualifications

Education

Technologist Diploma (3-year) in Engineering Metallurgy or a similar field.

10 years of relevant technical experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of computer programs including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Ability to delegate work and work under minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques such as destructive and nondestructive material failure analysis techniques and/or radiochemistry related to the analysis of materials such as microscopes, grinders, polishers, and cutting equipment.
• Knowledge and experience with material test methods, failure analysis, and metallurgy laboratory practices.

Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Self-motivated with demonstrated organizational skills to manage data sets, communication programs, lab equipment, supplies, and calibrations.
• Experience providing technical recommendations to engineers and management staff.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Additional Experience (Asset)

• Familiarity with welding, weld design, specification, and qualification.
• Experience with chemical compositional analysis techniques such as XRF.
• Experience with welding.
• Prior experience in nuclear industry.
• Prior experience working with chemicals in a laboratory setting.

Additional Requirements

• Occasional overtime to meet project requirements.
• Must complete all required training and certification as a Nuclear Energy Worker.
• Background verification.
• Travel less than 5% of the role.

About Us

The name Sotera Health was inspired by Soteria, the Greek goddess of safety, reflecting our commitment to safeguarding global health. We are a leading provider of sterilization, lab testing, and advisory services for the healthcare industry, with over 3,000 employees across 64 facilities worldwide. We serve more than 5,800 customers in over 50 countries, including top medical device and pharmaceutical companies.

Our businesses include Sterigenics, Nordion, and Nelson Labs, each a leader in their respective fields. Learn more at soterahealth.com.

About The Team

Nordion is a global provider of Cobalt-60 for sterilization, irradiation, and cancer treatment, serving more than 40 countries. Learn more at www.nordion.com.