Chemical Scientist

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories • Chalk River, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a role that will challenge your scientific expertise while allowing you to make a meaningful impact on environmental protection and nuclear waste management? Do you enjoy leading innovative chemistry and process‑development initiatives, from laboratory research through to pilot‑scale systems, that support safe and sustainable nuclear technologies? As a Chemical Scientist, you will apply your chemistry and engineering skills to advance nuclear waste processing, recycling, and disposal solutions that shape Canada’s energy and environmental future. If you answered yes, this may be the job for you—apply today!

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree (minimum Bachelor of Engineering with Honors or Bachelor of Science with Honors from a university of recognized standing; M.Sc. or Ph.D. considered an asset) in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related Engineering or Science discipline.
• Relevant work experience, preferably in the nuclear field, e.g., chemical separation and purification; inorganic or organic chemistry, material processing and synthesis, water treatment, and material characterization; and radionuclides separation and encapsulation is considered an asset.
• Postdoctoral or work experience in related fields is desirable.
• Previous experience in applied research in an industrial, institutional or academic setting is desirable.
• Proficiency in fundamentals of science & engineering – nuclear fundamentals, chemistry, chemical thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and mass/heat transfer.
• Proficiency in Matlab, COMSOL, or similar programing language, and scientific calculations.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite is required.
• Maintain excellent records of work.
• Communicate clearly with subordinates, colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Excellent oral communication skills for participating in meetings and making presentations.
• Ability to present technical work to a non-technical audience.
• Knowledge of nuclear industry and radiation protection will be an asset.
• Skills of simple chemical process and kinetics modelling is desired.
• 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.”

Nice To Haves

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. considered an asset
• Postdoctoral or work experience in related fields is desirable.
• Previous experience in applied research in an industrial, institutional or academic setting is desirable.
• Knowledge of nuclear industry and radiation protection will be an asset.
• Skills of simple chemical process and kinetics modelling is desired.

Responsibilities

• Leading and building the development and modelling of innovative technologies supporting Science & Technology (S&T) and commercial projects related to nuclear waste processing.
• Identifying, evaluating, and implementing appropriate technologies and equipment to support nuclear waste processing activities.
• Building and executing experimental protocols and procedures to ensure work is conducted safely, accurately, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Leading the investigation and modelling of chemical and physical processes that govern nuclear waste material behaviour.
• Executing the preparation of high‑quality technical reports, research papers, and scientific documentation.
• Leading, guiding, and mentoring junior scientists, engineers, and technologists contributing to shared research projects.
• Supervising technical staff during experimental work while ensuring workplace safety and adherence to best practices.
• Building and executing quality assurance practices across all aspects of laboratory and project work.
• Leading and contributing to the execution of research projects as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Building and executing research proposals, detailed work plans, project schedules, and budgets.
• Leading and contributing expert scientific input to colleagues, management, and external stakeholders through technical reports, peer‑reviewed publications, presentations, and briefings.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

Benefits

• Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
• Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period
• Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
• A defined-benefit pension plan or a defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial security

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees