Laboratory Analyst
Oxfordshire
UKAEA - Energy Sector
Overall Purpose:
A methodical and enthusiastic Laboratory Analyst is required to join an exciting innovative team at UKAEA who are the UK leading expert in nuclear fusion. Your role will be to assist the Tritium Fuel Cycle Team in a pioneering laboratory, undertaking testing, analysing and disposal of contaminated waste. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge laboratory equipment and be involved in testing a wide range of samples to support the UKAEA programmes for waste characterisation and disposal.
Accountabilities:
- Preparation of radioactive and chemically contaminated samples
- Working with radioactivity and other hazardous materials
- Maintenance and use of laboratory equipment (balances, reagents, pipettes etc)
- General laboratory duties as required.
- Preparation and upkeep of laboratory QA systems
- PC-based data processing of results
- Assisting with validation of equipment
- Assisting with setting up experimental work
- Writing work instructions and method statements
- Writing risk assessments
- Supporting work within other teams at UKAEA
- Assisting Tritium Fuel Cycle group operations in other areas as required
Essential:
- Experience of working in a scientific laboratory
- A proven ability to operate and maintain analytical equipment is essential.
- Education to HNC/HTEC level in a science discipline
- Prepared to be appointed as a monitored radiation worker and registered beryllium worker
Desirable:
- A degree in a science discipline.
- Experience in method development or validation.
- Experience working to UKAS or other laboratory standards.
- Experience working with liquid scintillation counting.
Company
The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is a large UK government research organisation based on an expansive site just outside of Oxford. UK AEA's mission is to lead the commercial development of fusion power and related technology and position the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy. With over 1,000 employee's, this is an exciting and vibrant place to work.
- Please note, this role is strictly within IR35 and only available on PAYE basis.
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