Radiochemical Technologist, Actinium Operations

What we are looking for:

• Education Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology, or equivalent formal education in a field relevant to the position, such as radiochemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, forensics, biochemistry, chemical engineering technology OR Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent and normally has five (5) to eight (8) years of pertinent and progressive experience or the equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training.
• Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology, or equivalent formal education in a field relevant to the position, such as radiochemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, forensics, biochemistry, chemical engineering technology OR
• Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent and normally has five (5) to eight (8) years of pertinent and progressive experience or the equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training.
• Experience Relevant technological experience is considered an asset. Familiarity with chemical separation techniques for metal ions, including co-precipitation, column chromatography separation, solvent extraction etc., is desirable. Familiarity with the use of radiation detectors, gamma-spectrometry, alpha-spectrometry, liquid scintillation counters, and similar radiation counting equipment is desirable. Familiarity with HPLC, TLC, and similar chromatographic techniques and/or MS, ICP-MS is desirable. Familiarity with specialized chemistry/radiochemistry software is a strong asset.
• Relevant technological experience is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with chemical separation techniques for metal ions, including co-precipitation, column chromatography separation, solvent extraction etc., is desirable.
• Familiarity with the use of radiation detectors, gamma-spectrometry, alpha-spectrometry, liquid scintillation counters, and similar radiation counting equipment is desirable.
• Familiarity with HPLC, TLC, and similar chromatographic techniques and/or MS, ICP-MS is desirable.
• Familiarity with specialized chemistry/radiochemistry software is a strong asset.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Advanced understanding of the principles of radiochemistry and radioanalytical techniques. Good computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets is required. Excellent work performance, with good knowledge of, and commitment to quality assurance. Knowledge or experience working with radioactive compounds (e.g., one or more among identification, separation, purification, radiolabeling) is a significant asset. Knowledge and work experience with radiation safety principles is desired (CNL specific training will be provided)
• Advanced understanding of the principles of radiochemistry and radioanalytical techniques.
• Good computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets is required.
• Excellent work performance, with good knowledge of, and commitment to quality assurance.
• Knowledge or experience working with radioactive compounds (e.g., one or more among identification, separation, purification, radiolabeling) is a significant asset.
• Knowledge and work experience with radiation safety principles is desired (CNL specific training will be provided)
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required Level 2 Secret requires a minimum of 7 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and/or the United Kingdom . CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”
• Level 2 Secret requires a minimum of 7 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and/or the United Kingdom . CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”