Laboratory Sampling Section Technician (Trainee Nuclear Material Accountant)
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
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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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Laboratory Sampling Section Technician (Trainee Nuclear Material Accountant)
Westinghouse Electric