Laboratory Technician

AWE; Gosport; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in radiation protection services is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join their team. The role involves issuing and assessing radiation dosemeters, maintaining records, and providing customer support in a laboratory environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and attention to detail. AWE offers flexible working arrangements, extensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

Market leading contributory pension scheme

Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay

Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay

Professional Career Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail for accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Issue and assess personal radiation dosemeters.
• Maintain personal dosimetry records.
• Provide support to the Radiological and Nuclear Emergency Response Organisation.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Desire to Learn

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Laboratory Technician

Location: PO12 2DL, located in Alverstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £23,280 - £27,051 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Let us introduce the role

AWE is currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technician within the Defence Radiation Protection Services (DRPS) group at AWE Alverstoke. DRPS provides the Ministry of Defence and commercial customers with technical and advisory services on all aspects of ionising and non-ionising radiation protection.

As a Laboratory Technician within the DRPS Approved Dosimetry Service, you will issue and assess personal radiation dosemeters to agreed timescales, update and maintain personal dosimetry records within required timescales, and respond promptly and accurately to customer requests, maintaining an excellent level of customer service. You will work in a laboratory-based environment with some office work and provide short-notice support to the DRPS Radiological and Nuclear Emergency Response Organisation, as required.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic individual to work within our Approved Dosimetry Service team. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members and customers, as well as strong attention to detail to ensure accurate record-keeping. You will have a desire to learn on the job and a drive to perform practical and scientific work to high standards of safety and quality. You will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel; however, you do not need experience of laboratory working as training will be provided. We encourage continuous professional development.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site.

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