Nuclear QA Lab Technician — High-Impact Growth & Equity

Valar Atomics; Price (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Free daily lunch onsite

Boots stipend

High-impact startup environment

Career growth opportunities

Direct collaboration with engineers

Ground-up energy technology

Job summary

Valar Atomics is hiring a QA Laboratory Technician to perform analytical, inspection, and testing activities in the QA Laboratory of an advanced nuclear fuel manufacturing facility. The role ensures materials and finished components meet stringent regulatory and safety standards, with data-driven support for production, engineering, and compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a science degree with 1–3+ years in a regulated manufacturing environment, and is proficient in analytical techniques and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a scientific field and relevant lab experience.
• Strong documentation, data integrity, and organizational skills.
• Experience working in regulated/high-precision environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Testing & inspection of materials and components using approved procedures.
• Sample handling and preparation per quality protocols with traceability.
• Accurate data recording in LIMS and documenting anomalies or trends.
• Operate and maintain lab instrumentation; perform calibrations as required.
• Support internal audits and regulatory quality checks (NQA-1, ISO 17025).
• Adhere to radiation safety and hazardous materials handling requirements.

Skills

Documentation & data integrity

Teamwork & communication

Safety compliance

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Materials Science/Engineering Technology

Tools

ICP-MS

XRF

DSC

IC

XRD

FTIR

Job description

Valar Atomics is hiring a QA Laboratory Technician to perform analytical, inspection, and testing activities in the QA Laboratory of an advanced nuclear fuel manufacturing facility. The role ensures materials and finished components meet stringent regulatory and safety standards, with data-driven support for production, engineering, and compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a science degree with 1–3+ years in a regulated manufacturing environment, and is proficient in analytical techniques and