Full Job Description
Position: Chemical Technologist - Radiochemistry, General (wet) Chemistry
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time up to 12 months
Employment Level: Entry
Location: 800 Kipling Ave., Toronto, ON
Department: Radioactive and Materials Chemistry
Reports to: Supervisor, Radioactive and Materials Chemistry
Hours per week: 40
Number Required: 1
Salary Range: $85,038.15 Exact compensation may vary depending on the individual experience and qualifications of each candidate. Applicants with greater or less than the minimum qualifications for this posted opportunity may be considered for alternate opportunities.
Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact
- Support and comply with the Kinectrics quality program.
- Act as an authority on the safety of others.
- Perform equipment and instrument calibrations according to established procedures and provide input on efficiencies and improvements.
- Perform sample preparation and procedures related to the radiochemistry group and provide general laboratory support.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures, Technical Work Instructions and specific Work Instructions when conducting laboratory work or procedures.
- Ensure a high level of accuracy in sample preparation and analysis and employ proper laboratory techniques.
- Identify and communicate non-conformances to the Supervisor.
- Maintain training records and relevant qualifications.
- Meet client quality and turnaround-time specifications and ensure samples are analyzed within holding-time requirements.
- Be medically able to complete respirator fit testing.
- Work with radioactive materials and within designated contamination control areas as part of regular duties.
- Adapt to a fast-paced work environment while performing complex analytical procedures accurately and with attention to detail.
- Safely lift and handle materials weighing up to 23 kg.
- Keep the work area clean, neat and organized in accordance with good housekeeping procedures.
- Exercise judgment and resourcefulness in resolving technical problems.
- Ensure equipment is maintained properly and perform calibrations, verifications and validations.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Adhere to the Kinectrics Code of Conduct.
What You Need to Succeed
- B.Sc. in chemistry, biochemistry or a related/equivalent program.
- Additional training in radiochemistry or radiation safety is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of inorganic separations is considered an asset, with emphasis on separation techniques.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with LIMS and SAP is considered an asset.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively and independently.
- Proven time-management skills and attention to detail.
This role requires the successful candidate to complete the security clearance process. The security clearance process is conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and may take up to 12 months to complete.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.