Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

(McClean Lake)

Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, this position is responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities include:

·         Perform routine Mill and Environmental assays in accordance with established test procedures in an accurate and timely fashion

·         Ensure safety and hygiene standards and conditions are maintained in the appropriate area

·         Responsible for equipment operation, maintenance and housekeeping; perform minor maintenance orientated tasks

·         Maintain appropriate and accurate records of analysis, equipment condition, and calibration

·         Alert lab supervision of any irregularities which may have an effect on analytical accuracy, sample throughput, and instrument operation

·         Effectively work and communicate with the supervisor, laboratory technicians, mill personnel, and cross shift.

·         Carry out other procedures and assignments as required with supervision

·         Troubleshoot problem areas, confirm analytical accuracy, and perform instrument calibration under the direction of the chemist

·         Embrace and support Operational Excellence efforts and OE Culture

·         Comply with all Orano health, safety and environmental policies, practices and procedures

·         Promote and adhere to Orano Canada’s values: Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement, Respect and People Development, Cohesion and Team Spirit, and Exemplarity, Integrity, Responsibility

Skills and Qualifications for the position include:

·         Graduate of a recognized Chemical Laboratory Technology program or a University degree in Chemistry

·         5+ years of laboratory experience is preferred

·         Experience with XRF, ICP-MS and HPLC is considered an asset

·         Preference will be given to qualified Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (RSN)

Work Location & Schedule: 

·         McClean Lake

·         14 day in/ 14 day out rotating schedule

·         Normally an 11 hour work day, although some activity outside of normal working hours may be required

Fly Day- This position will fly in and fly out on Tuesday

Pick-Up Points: Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge, Buffalo Narrows and the designated communities in the Athabasca region of  Uranium City, Camsell Portage, Stony Rapids, Fond du Lac, and Wollaston.

As a condition of employment the successful candidate must complete Orano’s pre-employment checks including education verification and employment reference checks.

Drug (including marijuana) and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all Safety Sensitive positions. Applicants who have recently used marijuana recreationally may not pass a substance test as marijuana can remain in the user’s system for as many as 30 days after use.

Orano is an equal opportunity employer.  We value the knowledge, experience and cultures and commit to the advancement of Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and People with Disabilities and strongly encourage all candidates from these designated groups to apply for our career opportunities.

Apply online at www.orano.group/jobs/en by February 27th, 2023.

Job #: 023-018-M