Lab Technician - Temporary

Cameco Corp

$81K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary diploma in environmental, chemical, or biotechnology
  • Strong knowledge of good laboratory practices (GLP)
  • 4 years of experience in analytical laboratories
  • Ability to perform instrument calibrations
  • Experience with electronic laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
  • Compliance with health & safety policies
  • Clear background check

Responsibilities

  • Conduct a variety of analyses as part of the SHEQ team
  • Ensure accurate documentation of results
  • Calibrate equipment and instruments as per procedures
  • Adhere to health and safety regulations
  • Enter results into the LIMS accurately
  • Maintain high levels of attention to detail
  • Work collaboratively within a team environment

Benefits

  • Temporary, full-time position for approximately 10 months
  • Opportunity to gain experience in a safety-sensitive environment
  • Engagement with a specialized SHEQ team
  • Potential for involvement in the uranium industry
  • Focus on employee safety and accommodation opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Category: Chemistry/Lab

Location: Port Hope

Work Contract: Temporary, Full-time. Approximately 10 month contract.

Position and Responsibilities

As a member of the SHEQ team, you are responsible for performing a variety of analyses. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter capable of working in a team environment who possesses a strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Education and Qualifications

Requirements of the position:
  • Post-secondary diploma (technician or technologist) in environmental, chemical or biotechnology
  • Excellent working knowledge of good laboratory practices (GLP) and representative sampling techniques
  • 4 years experience in an analytical laboratory involving techniques such as spectrophotometry, ICP-MS, X-ray fluorescence, high accuracy volumetric and gravimetric procedures is preferred. Must have working knowledge of current instrumental analysis
  • Perform equipment and instrument calibrations according to establish procedures
  • Ensure that documentation is complete in every aspect and all results are entered into the electronic laboratory information management system (LIMS)
  • Ensures full compliance with the company's health & safety and housekeeping policies
  • Clear background check

Assets:
  • Experience gained within the uranium industry


Job ID: 42350
Posted: August 25, 2026
Posting end date: September 9, 2026

Hourly Rate: $39.18/hr

Safety Sensitive Site

The physical and psychological safety of our employees is a top priority at Cameco. We invite candidates to voluntarily disclose accommodation requirements, if contacted in relation to a job opportunity. Information received will be addressed confidentially and Cameco's Workplace Inclusion and Accommodation Program document is available upon request. Successful candidates for all positions that will involve work at Safety-Sensistve Sites or in Safety Sensitive Positions must take and pass a Substance Test, which includes marijuana, as a condition of employment. Marijuana remains in a user's system for about 30 days, so applicants who recently used marijuana recreationally should not expect to pass a substance test.

Vacancies identified within a unionized work location will be governed by the respective collective bargaining agreement. In cases where a job opportunity exists, senior qualified employees shall be entitled to preference.

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