Health Physics Lab Technician — Flexible & ISO 17025

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Culham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate bonus up to 7%

Relocation allowance

Flexible working options

Outstanding pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave

Inclusive culture

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority invites applications for a Health Physics Analytical Laboratory Technician at Culham. The role focuses on radionuclide and beryllium evaluation within Health Physics, ensuring safety and efficiency, with involvement in ISO 17025 UKAS accreditation.

Key duties include sample evaluation, PAS and TWA processing, data validation, equipment maintenance, and supporting method development while contributing to a compliant and high-performing laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in 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 and process Personal Air Sampler (PAS) and Tritium in Water Analysis (TWA) to support UKAS ISO 17025 accreditation.
• Quality check of counting parameters and record results onto LIMS, then calculate and validate data prior to publication to internal customers.
• Maintenance and verification of laboratory equipment to ensure fit for purpose.
• Support Senior Technicians in method validation, modification and improvement.
• Support routine laboratory functions: records, glassware cleaning, waste prep/processing, consumables, etc.

Skills

Beryllium analysis

Tritium analysis

Laboratory quality

Education

HNC in science discipline

Tools

LIMS

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority invites applications for a Health Physics Analytical Laboratory Technician at Culham. The role focuses on radionuclide and beryllium evaluation within Health Physics, ensuring safety and efficiency, with involvement in ISO 17025 UKAS accreditation.

Key duties include sample evaluation, PAS and TWA processing, data validation, equipment maintenance, and supporting method development while contributing to a compliant and high-performing laboratory environment.