Research & Development (R&D) Scientist (Chemistry & Materials)

Overview

Our Chalk River location is looking for a Research & Development (R&D) Scientist (Chemistry & Materials) to support our Reactor Chemistry & Corrosion Branch. The role involves conducting R&D in chemistry and materials, focusing on radiation chemistry in nuclear applications and radiolysis in water systems around the core of water-cooled nuclear reactors and the degradation of polymeric materials.

What you will be doing

• Contributing to a team performing fundamental and applied research on power station materials integrity and systems chemistry issues.
• Planning, execution and reporting of laboratory-based experimental studies using branch irradiation facilities.
• Leading chemical and material analyses to understand radiation degradation mechanisms.
• Operating and maintaining branch irradiation facilities, which include a 2.5 MeV Van de Graaff electron accelerator and three gamma cells.
• Developing and applying computer models for radiation chemistry.
• Supervising of technical staff.
• Representing CNL at domestic and international technical and industry meetings related to relevant research and application areas.
• Troubleshooting and remediation of issues related to systems chemistry in numerous nuclear power plant systems and providing chemistry consulting services to internal customers at the Chalk River site.
• Interacting with CNL experts in a wide range of disciplines to provide a “one-stop service” in chemistry, materials and operations to industry.
• Interfacing with management leadership with the ability to succinctly demonstrate the technical value of a scientific idea.
• Developing relationships and external networks of industry contacts with the goal of increasing CNL’s commercial revenue streams.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for

Master's in Engineering or Science from a university of recognized standing, or membership in an engineering or scientific professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization, plus a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience. OR

Practical experience with numerical analysis methods.

The ability to produce high-quality work and a proven track record in publishing technical reports and papers.

Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 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.”

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

We offer a complete total rewards package :

Location : This role is a fully onsite role that requires the employee to primarily work at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratory site, with only occasional opportunities to work remotely, if desired by the employee. CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills and numerous small lakes, all of which support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa and Deep River, provide you with outdoor adventures at your doorstep!

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Read here further on our DE&I Commitment.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture that is built on our Core Values : Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.

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