Senior Hot Cell Lead for Radiochemical Materials

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Culham; On-site; GBP 50,936 - 62,255; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Final salary defined benefit scheme with 21.5% employer pension contribution

25 days annual leave plus 3 days Christmas closure

Flexible and hybrid working options

Job summary

A leading energy research organization in Culham is seeking a Senior Hot Cell Technologist to oversee the operation and maintenance of hot cells, focusing on compliance and project management for irradiated materials. The ideal candidate will have an engineering-related degree and experience handling radioactive materials. This full-time role offers flexible working options, a strong pension scheme, and generous annual leave, contributing to the mission of clean energy for all.

Qualifications

• Experience handling radioactive materials, remote operations/manipulators in hot cells, and waste processing.
• Awareness of, and experience working within, a Technical Management System.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance of hot cells ensuring compliance and timely execution.
• Act as stakeholder for all hot-cell related projects.
• Lead technical resolution of complex requirements and mitigate risks.

Skills

Ability to work effectively with customers, scientists, and multidisciplinary teams

Proven ability to manage and direct third-party maintenance activities

Education

Engineering-related degree or equivalent experience within a high-hazard industry

Job description

A leading energy research organization in Culham is seeking a Senior Hot Cell Technologist to oversee the operation and maintenance of hot cells, focusing on compliance and project management for irradiated materials. The ideal candidate will have an engineering-related degree and experience handling radioactive materials. This full-time role offers flexible working options, a strong pension scheme, and generous annual leave, contributing to the mission of clean energy for all.