Student Chemistry Lab Technologist – Wet Chemistry & QA/QC

Cameco; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Cameco, located in northern Saskatchewan, seeks a student lab technologist for the Key Lake chem lab. You will perform day-to-day analyses of samples using wet chemistry and instrumental methods, while supporting QA/QC and corrective actions in a safety-focused environment.

The role requires rotating shifts and a site commute by aircraft; you must be returning to school after the work term. This four-month, full-time term runs May 2027 through August 2027 at Key Lake.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Chemistry (3rd/4th year) or chemical technology (2nd year).
• Strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate a safety-focused attitude.
• Coachable, open to feedback and a team player.
• Willing to rotate and commute to site by aircraft.
• Returning to school for the academic semester following the work term.

Responsibilities

• Analyze laboratory samples by wet chemistry and instrumental methods.
• Support QA/QC activities and corrective/preventive actions.
• Perform basic maintenance of analytical instrumentation and data analysis.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety mindset

Team player

Coachable

Education

Chemistry (3rd/4th year)

Chemical Technology (2nd year)

Tools

XRF

ICP-OES

ICP-MS

GC

MS/SAP LIMS

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Cameco, located in northern Saskatchewan, seeks a student lab technologist for the Key Lake chem lab. You will perform day-to-day analyses of samples using wet chemistry and instrumental methods, while supporting QA/QC and corrective actions in a safety-focused environment.

The role requires rotating shifts and a site commute by aircraft; you must be returning to school after the work term. This four-month, full-time term runs May 2027 through August 2027 at Key Lake.