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Chem Lab Technician

Westinghouse Electric·Hopkins, SC·Posted July 2026
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Entry-level chemistry lab technician supporting Westinghouse nuclear fuel and component manufacturing. You will set up, calibrate, and operate analytical equipment; prepare chemical standards and reagents; analyze samples; troubleshoot instrumentation; and perform dimensional inspections and visual quality checks on nuclear materials and products. Second shift, onsite at Columbia, SC facility.

Responsibilities

  • Setup, calibrate, and operate analytical equipment according to approved procedures
  • Prepare reagents, solutions, and standards for chemical analysis
  • Review analytical data, identify trends, and interpret results
  • Troubleshoot and perform first-echelon maintenance on analytical instrumentation
  • Conduct dimensional inspections, physical measurements, and visual inspections using non-destructive methods
  • Perform analysis of solutions and powders; maintain lab cleanliness and equipment standards

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; 0–2 years analytical laboratory experience; knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques; ability to identify process upsets; competency with shop math, basic conversions, and statistics.

Desired

Chemical Technology certificate or similar credential.

Location

Second shift, 100% onsite, Columbia, SC.

Job details

FieldMaintenance
Salary$24/hr
LocationHopkins, SC
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJul 2026

Skills & Tools

Analytical ChemistryLaboratory EquipmentCalibrationNDE / NDT

About the company

Westinghouse Electric

The world's leading nuclear energy company, supplying nuclear fuel, plant design, engineering and plant services to utilities worldwide. Headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA.

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