Health Physics Analytical Laboratory Technician

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Clifton Hampden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Bonus scheme up to 7%

Relocation allowance

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual leave 25 days + holidays

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking a Health Physics Analytical Laboratory Technician to deliver radionuclide and beryllium evaluation services within the Health Physics laboratory, ensuring safety and ISO 17025 UKAS accreditation standards are met. The role also supports method development and equipment maintenance.

The position, based at Culham, is full-time with a salary of £32,903 plus excellent benefits. Onsite five days a week, with flexibility for working arrangements where possible.

Qualifications

• Experience of work in an accredited laboratory to ISO 17025 or similar.
• Education to HNC level in a science discipline.
• Experience in method development or validation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate samples for Beryllium by UV fluorescence and Tritium by Liquid Scintillation Counting.
• Prepare PAS and perform Tritium in Water Analysis (TWA) to support UKAS ISO 17025.
• Perform quality checks of internal counting parameters and record results onto the LIMS database.
• Maintenance and verification of laboratory equipment to ensure fit for purpose.
• Support Senior Technicians in method validation, modification and improvement.
• Support routine laboratory functioning: record keeping, glassware cleaning, waste processing, and monitoring consumables.

Education

HNC level in a science discipline

Job description

Health Physics Analytical Laboratory Technician

• Full-time
• Salary: £32,903 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
• Division: Risk Assurance & QSHE
• Confirmed Grade: Grade C
• Department: Health Physics

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.

Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs.

UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for ground breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.

As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:

• Outstandingdefined benefit pension scheme,
• Corporatebonus schemeup to 7% and aRelocationallowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
• Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders,
• Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
• A vibrantculturecommitted to equality and being fullyinclusive

The salary for this role is £32,903. Onsite working is expected for 5days a week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working.

This role can be based at any of the following sites:Culham.

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data.

The Role

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Health Physics Analytical Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for the provision of radionuclide and beryllium evaluation services to UKAEA in Health Physics laboratory, ensuring safety and efficiency. You will also be supporting the maintenance and improvement of laboratory analysis techniques under the scope of ISO 17025 UKAS accreditation (Personal Air Sampling and Tritium in Water analysis).

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the evaluationof samples for the determinationof Beryllium by UV fluorescence, and analysis of samples for Tritium by Liquid Scintillation Counting.
• Undertake Personal Air Sampler (PAS) preparation and processing, and Tritium in Water Analysis (TWA) to support UKAS ISO 17025 accreditation.
• Performing quality check of internal counting parameters and recording evaluationresults onto Local Information Management System (LIMS) samples database. Calculating and validating data prior to publication to internal customers.
• Responsible for maintenance and verification of laboratory equipment to ensure their fit for purpose.
• Provide support to Senior Technicians in method validation, modification, and improvement.
• Carry out support duties for the routine functioning of the laboratory, e.g., record keeping, glassware cleaning, preparation and processing of waste, monitoring the laboratory consumables, and other tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience of work in accredited laboratory to ISO 17025 or similar.
• Education to HNC level in a science discipline
• Experience in method development or validation

UKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, while ensuring all appointments are made on merit.

UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email [emailprotected] if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information.

Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.

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