Nuclear QA Laboratory Technician – Precision Testing

SST Direct; Orangeville (UT); On-site; USD 74,501,000 - 128,943,000; Full time

Job summary

SST Direct is seeking a QA Laboratory Technician in Orangeville, UT to perform analytical, inspection, and testing activities within the Quality Assurance Laboratory of an advanced nuclear fuel manufacturing facility. This role ensures raw materials, in-process products, and finished components meet strict quality, safety, regulatory, and performance requirements.

You will operate laboratory instrumentation, document test data, maintain traceability, and collaborate with Quality, Production, and

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 1–3+ years of laboratory experience in a regulated, technical, or high-precision manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques and laboratory measurement tools.
• Strong documentation, data integrity, and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow detailed technical procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize unusual test results or equipment conditions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Quality, Production, Engineering, and other technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical, physical, and material-property testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished components using approved laboratory procedures.
• Ensure testing methods and inspection procedures are performed accurately, consistently, and in accordance with established quality requirements.
• Receive, label, track, prepare, and manage laboratory samples while maintaining complete traceability throughout the testing process.
• Operate analytical instruments, measurement equipment, and other laboratory systems according to established procedures and laboratory best practices.
• Perform routine equipment checks, calibrations, and basic maintenance and promptly report equipment issues or abnormal conditions.
• Collect, record, organize, and store laboratory data while ensuring accuracy, completeness, and data integrity.
• Maintain complete and legible laboratory records, test reports, sample histories, and supporting quality documentation.
• Identify and document test anomalies, unexpected results, equipment issues, sample variations, and other deviations requiring further investigation.
• Support Quality and Engineering teams during investigations by providing accurate test data and laboratory documentation.
• Follow quality procedures aligned with applicable nuclear and laboratory standards, including NQA-1 and ISO 17025.
• Support internal audits, quality checks, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow strict safety requirements related to laboratory operations, hazardous material handling, radiation protection, and criticality safety.Maintain laboratory organization and ensure equipment, samples, and materials are properly controlled.
• Support extended commissioning and production campaigns as operational needs require.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory throughput and efficiency without compromising safety, quality, cost, or testing accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Documentation & data integrity

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Chemistry or related

Job description

SST Direct is seeking a QA Laboratory Technician in Orangeville, UT to perform analytical, inspection, and testing activities within the Quality Assurance Laboratory of an advanced nuclear fuel manufacturing facility. This role ensures raw materials, in-process products, and finished components meet strict quality, safety, regulatory, and performance requirements.

You will operate laboratory instrumentation, document test data, maintain traceability, and collaborate with Quality, Production, and