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Laboratory Sampling Section Technician (Trainee Nuclear Material Accountant)

Westinghouse Electric·Salwick Preston, GB·Posted July 2026
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Trainee nuclear material accountant role in Westinghouse's Chemical & Metallurgical Services Department. You will handle nuclear materials throughout their lifecycle in a highly regulated laboratory environment, with responsibility for material control, criticality control, and quality assurance. Clear structured pathway to Nuclear Material Accountant competency.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine and non-routine acceptance of nuclear materials into the department from plant activities following strict procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Control receipt and verification of external samples from worldwide suppliers
  • Prepare and dispatch samples internally for analytical testing and external comparison analysis, maintaining full traceability
  • Accurately record, manage, and verify data in Laboratory Information Management System and site Nuclear Uranium Management System
  • Prepare, manage, and support annual Physical Inventory Verification exercise
  • Control material disposal in coordination with site operations to ensure efficient recovery and safe transfer
  • Maintain compliance with all safety, security, and environmental regulations
  • Assist in development and improvement of sampling procedures and documentation
  • Collaborate with analysts, operations, and accountancy teams on material tracking

Qualifications

Background in science, engineering, or laboratory operations (chemistry, physics, or similar); High level of accuracy in data handling; Experience working within strict compliance and procedural environments

Desired

Experience in 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 career in nuclear safeguards or material accountancy

Location

Onsite at Nuclear Fuel Site, UK

Job details

FieldMaintenance
LocationSalwick Preston, GB
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJul 2026

Skills & Tools

Nuclear Material AccountancyMaterial ControlCriticality ControlSampling ProceduresNuclear SafeguardsLims

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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