Development Technician

BWXT • Ottawa, ON

9d • Onsite

About The Position

BWXT Medical Ltd. provides its customers, who conduct life-saving medical procedures for patients around the world, the benefit of decades of experience in the development, manufacturing, packaging and delivery of medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals. Headquartered in Kanata, Ontario, BWXT Medical Ltd. employs over 150 highly-skilled people in Kanata and Vancouver, British Columbia. BWXT Medical Ltd. is part of the BWXT nuclear power segment (NPG) of BWX Technologies, Inc. We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference. This role assists in troubleshooting, custom maintenance and repairs, project activities and research technical support and development. It involves assembling equipment and running tests & experiments, and assisting in commissioning new processes, products, equipment and facilities.

Requirements

• Technologist diploma (3-year) plus 3 years of relevant technical experience.
• Must be able to read and comprehend drawings, schematics, specifications and technical literature.
• Be familiar with validation practises and company master validation plan.
• Revalidation of critical pieces of equipment.
• Demonstrated capability to write technical documentation.
• Must be resourceful, creative and objective.
• Be knowledgeable about radiation and industrial hazards and the techniques to reduce these hazards.
• Be familiar with company organization, practices, policies and procedures.
• Have good manual dexterity and grip strength.
• Push and pull hand carts with a force of up to 25kgs on an occasional basis.
• Lift up to 5kgs on a frequent basis and 10kgs on an occasional basis.
• Work with arms/hands on a frequent basis.
• Successful completion of a Health & Hygiene medical assessment, vision screen and hearing test as a pre-employment condition.

Responsibilities

• Develop chemical systems, instrumentation and process methods in accordance with cGMP requirements.
• Completion of QC methods in accordance with the established specifications and procedures and gather data for analysis and report results.
• Source, assemble and test chemical processing equipment.
• Perform experiments in accordance with established specifications and procedures and gather data for analysis and report results.
• Commission new processes, products, equipment and facilities.
• Assist in troubleshooting, custom maintenance and repairs of process equipment and facilities.
• Provide technical advice as directed.

Benefits

• Total compensation package may include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree