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Laboratory Sampling Section Technician (Trainee Nuclear Material Accountant)
Westinghouse Electric Company —Preston
- Quality control
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Entry Level Junior Laboratory Technician
West And Senior Limited —Manchester
- From £22,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Laboratory experience
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- Free parking
- Sick pay
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Laboratory Analyst (Toxicology Team)
AlphaBiolabs —Warrington
- £25,000 a year
- Computer literacy
- Laboratory experience
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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QA Specialist
Maxearn Ltd —Worsley
- From £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
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- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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R&D Apprentice (BSc(Hons) Chemical Science
Perspex International —Blackburn with Darwen
- £20,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Toxicology Reporting Scientist
AlphaBiolabs —Warrington
- Hybrid work
- Laboratory experience
- Presentation skills
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Graduate / Geo-Environmental Engineer
Evan Craig —St Helens
- £30,000 - £34,000 a year
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Senior Technical Specialist - Global Laboratories
Alfred H Knight Group —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
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Quality Assurance (QA) Technician - Paint Manufacturing
Origin UK Operations and Origin Amenity —Rawtenstall
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- Quality control
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Mobile Chemist
Biffa Waste Services —Burscough
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Global Fire Protection Portfolio R&D Technical Director
Sherwin-Williams —Bolton
- Up to £127,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Research Chemist- Stable Isotopes
Centre for Ecology & Hydrology —Lancaster
- £50,447 - £53,535 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Laboratory Technician PM - Degree Apprenticeship
Alfred H Knight Group —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
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- Employee assistance programme
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Associate Director, Global Testing & Certifications
Sherwin-Williams —Bolton
- £70,268 - £94,193 a year
- Weekend availability
- Up to 50% travel
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
KS3/GCSE Science Tutor
EduKate —Liverpool
- £12.71 - £30.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- Flexible schedule
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Laboratory Sampling Section Technician (Trainee Nuclear Material Accountant)

Westinghouse Electric Company -
Preston

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Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Life insurance

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Environmental compliance
Laboratory information management systems
Quality assurance
Quality control
Stocktaking

Full job description

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.

At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

We are seeking a person to join our analytical team within the sampling section. The sampling section is responsible for the handling of material throughout the life cycle in the Chemical & Metallurgical Services Department. This role offers a unique development pathway, with the successful candidate working towards becoming a Nuclear Material Accountant (NMA) and Process Owner of the Chemical Services Sampling Section once they have gained the required knowledge and understanding of a complex system.

As a Laboratory Sampling Section Technician you will play a vital part in supporting nuclear material control, and criticality control using data and theoretical models. While helping the department deliver quality assurance of its process and products by carrying out sample receipt, distribution, and disposal. All of this within a highly regulated nuclear laboratory environment.

Dependent on successful applicant, a full training pathway will be developed to ensure a clear path to subject matter expert. This training will be tailored to the individual around their previous experience and skills.

You will report to the Operations Manager and be located at Nuclear Fuel Site.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform routine and non-routine acceptance of nuclear materials into the department from plant activities following strict procedures and regulatory requirements
Control the receipt and verification of external samples from worldwide suppliers
Prepare and dispatch samples internally for analytical testing, maintaining full traceability
Prepare and dispatch samples for external comparison analysis, maintaining full traceability
Accurately record, manage, and verify data to support a nuclear material accountancy system both internally in the Laboratory Information management system, and externally in the sites Nuclear Uranium Management system.
Prepare, manage and support the department as part of the site's annual Physical Inventory Verification exercise. Working with the site's material accountants and external assessors
Control material disposal, from department working with site operations to ensure efficient material recovery and safe transfer.
Maintain compliance with all safety, security, and environmental regulations
Assist in the development and improvement of sampling procedures and documentation
Work closely with analysts, operations, and accountancy teams to ensure robust material tracking
Progress through structured training towards Nuclear Material Accountant competency

Qualifications:

Essential:
- Background in science, engineering, or laboratory operations (e.g. chemistry, physics, or similar)
- High level of accuracy in data handling
- Experience working within strict compliance and procedural environments
Desirable:
- Experience in a regulated or nuclear environment
- Knowledge of laboratory sampling techniques or quality control analytical processes
- Understanding of nuclear material interactions
- Understanding of quality management systems (e.g. ISO standards)
- Interest in developing a career in nuclear safeguards or material accountancy

Development Opportunity

This role is designed as a career pathway into Nuclear Material Accountancy, including:

Structured training in nuclear materials management and regulatory compliance
Exposure to safeguards reporting and accountability systems
Criticality Control management
Mentorship from experienced Nuclear Material Accountants

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Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect:

Attractive remuneration
Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
- Peer-to-peer recognition program.
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
- Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
Learning and development opportunities.
We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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Laboratory Sampling Section Technician (Trainee Nuclear Material Accountant)

Entry Level Junior Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Analyst (Toxicology Team)

QA Specialist

R&D Apprentice (BSc(Hons) Chemical Science

Toxicology Reporting Scientist

Graduate / Geo-Environmental Engineer

Senior Technical Specialist - Global Laboratories

Quality Assurance (QA) Technician - Paint Manufacturing

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Global Fire Protection Portfolio R&D Technical Director

Research Chemist- Stable Isotopes

Laboratory Technician PM - Degree Apprenticeship

Associate Director, Global Testing & Certifications

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