Nuclear QA Lab Technician — Equity & Impact

Blackwing; Utah; On-site; USD 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Equity ownership

Medical benefits

Free daily lunch onsite

Boot stipend

Job summary

Valar Atomics in Utah seeks a QA Laboratory Technician to perform analytical, inspection, and testing activities within the QA Laboratory of our nuclear fuel manufacturing facility. You will ensure materials, in-process samples, and finished components meet regulatory, safety, and performance standards in a highly controlled, safety-focused environment.

The role requires attention to detail, proficiency with analytical instruments, and disciplined documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 1–3+ years of laboratory experience in a regulated or high-precision manufacturing environment; nuclear, aerospace, pharmaceutical, or medical device sectors a plus.
• Strong documentation, data integrity, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Testing & Inspection: Perform chemical, physical, and material-property testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished nuclear fuel components using approved procedures.
• Sample Handling & Preparation: Receive, label, track, and prepare samples according to established quality protocols, ensuring traceability and safety compliance.
• Data Recording & Documentation: Accurately record results in laboratory information systems and maintain complete, legible data packages; document anomalies and trends.
• Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Operate laboratory instrumentation and perform routine calibrations and maintenance.
• Quality & Regulatory Compliance: Follow procedures aligned with nuclear quality standards (NQA-1, ISO 17025) and assist in internal audits and improvements.
• Safety & Radiation Protection: Adhere to radiation safety, criticality safety, and hazardous materials handling requirements.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Documentation

Teamwork

Laboratory safety

Communication

Education

Chemistry/Materials Science/Engineering Technology degree

Tools

ICP-MS

XRF

DSC

IC

XRD

FTIR

Job description

Valar Atomics in Utah seeks a QA Laboratory Technician to perform analytical, inspection, and testing activities within the QA Laboratory of our nuclear fuel manufacturing facility. You will ensure materials, in-process samples, and finished components meet regulatory, safety, and performance standards in a highly controlled, safety-focused environment.

The role requires attention to detail, proficiency with analytical instruments, and disciplined documentation.