Science Work, Jobs in Preston (with Salaries)

Laboratory Sampling Section Technician (Trainee Nuclear Material Accountant)
Westinghouse Electric Company —Preston
- Quality control
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Assistant Laboratory Scientist
NationWide Laboratories —Poulton le Fylde
- £26,728 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Quality control
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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5d
Entry Level Junior Laboratory Technician
West And Senior Limited —Manchester
- From £22,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Laboratory experience
- No experience needed
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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Laboratory Assistant
Randox Laboratories —Warrington
- Computer literacy
- Laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree
Laboratory Assistant
Alex Stewart International —Aintree
- From £24,784.50 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
Quick apply
Medical Courier/ Laboratory Assistant
Uralensis Innov8 Ltd —Bolton
- £25,420 - £29,120 a year
- Weekend availability
- Laboratory experience
- Driving
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Senior Product Development Scientist
Tangerine Group —Lytham
- Up to £48,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Analysis skills
Laboratory Assistant (Night Shifts)
Randox Laboratories —Warrington
- Night shift
- Computer literacy
- Laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree
1d
Laboratory Scientist – Genetics
AlphaBiolabs —Warrington
- £24,784 a year
- Microsoft Outlook
- Salesforce
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Laboratory Technician
Müller —Skelmersdale
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
20h
Laboratory Analyst (Toxicology Team)
AlphaBiolabs —Warrington
- £25,000 a year
- Computer literacy
- Laboratory experience
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Annual leave
3d
Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship
Skills 4 Group —Bolton
- £19,500 a year
- Microsoft Word
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
3d
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
Quick apply
4d
Environmental Specialist
Lanes Group —Leyland
- Up to £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
- Travel
Quick apply
9d
Clinical Laboratory Analyst
Randox Laboratories —Warrington
- Night shift
- Laboratory experience
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
1d
DENTAL LABORATORY ADMINISTRATOR
Creative Implant Solutions —Bolton
- £26,437 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Laboratory experience
- Free parking
Quick apply
10d
Haematology Senior Clinical Scientist/Higher Specialist Scientist Trainee
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Blackpool
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Leadership
3d
Junior Clinical Fellow in Intensive Care
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Preston
- £54,499 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Leadership
3d
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

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Laboratory Sampling Section Technician (Trainee Nuclear Material Accountant)

Westinghouse Electric Company -
Preston

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Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Life insurance

Qualifications

Stock checks
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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