Student, Lab Technologist

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At Cameco we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we embrace, encourage and support workplace inclusion and diversity. New ideas, perspectives, experiences, and expertise make Cameco stronger. We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we operate in. Our vision is to create a culture where inclusion is the goal, and a diverse and representative workforce is our measure of success. Cameco is committed to providing an inclusive selection process, free from systemic barriers. support employment equity and encourage all members of underrepresented groups (i.e., women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized groups/visible minorities) to voluntarily disclose. Cameco welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.

About Us

Key Lake, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world’s largest high-grade uranium mill. The uranium milled at Key Lake is used for nuclear fuel products, which utilities around the world rely on to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to power a secure energy future.

The Role

The student, lab technologist positions reside in the Key Lake chem lab, under technical services and directly reports to the laboratory supervisor.

In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for day-to-day analysis of laboratory samples by wet chemistry and instrumental methods.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control activities within the lab operation and assist with corrective and preventative action planning and implementation.
• Perform basic maintenance of analytical instrumentation in the lab and work on daily operational and data analysis.
  
  

Required:

• you are a third- or fourth-year university student currently enrolled in Chemistry or a second-year chemical technology student;
• effective communication, analytical and interpersonal skills;
• demonstrate resolute attitude towards safety;
• coachable, open to feedback and a team player;
• work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft; and
• you must be returning to school for the academic semester following your work term with Cameco.

Recommended:

• experience or familiar with XRF, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, GC, and other analytical instrumentation; and
• experience or familiar with Microsoft Suite and SAP LIMS.

Conditions of Employment:

• Substance test.

Cameco is an employment equity employer and aims to achieve gender parity, and as such, preference will be given to qualified members of equity groups. We are strengthened by the diverse backgrounds of experiences and encourage applicants with various levels of expertise to apply, as equivalent combination of education and work experience are considered.

This is a four month full-time temporary student term, starting May 2027 until end of August 2027.

Interviews will take place in December 2026/January 2027. Students will be notified if they are selected for an interview.

Req ID #: 42529

Posted: November 5, 2026

Posting end date: November 26, 2026
Salary Range: $71,311 - $87,770

Safety Sensitive Site

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

The physical and psychological safety of our employees is a top priority at Cameco. We invite candidates to voluntarily disclose accommodation requirements, if contacted in relation to a job opportunity. Information received will be addressed confidentially and Cameco’s Workplace Inclusion and Accommodation Program document is available upon request. Successful candidates for all positions that will work at Safety Sensitive Sites or Safety Sensitive Positions must take and pass a Substance Test, which includes marijuana, as a condition of employment. Marijuana remains in a user’s system for about 30 days, so applicants who recently used marijuana recreationally should not expect to pass a substance test.