Materials Science Technician

3 weeks ago

Reading Berkshire, United Kingdom Workingmums Full time

For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.
AWE is currently recruiting for a Science Technician role , working within our Explosive Materials and Initiation Science (ExMIS) group.
Energetic Materials Science Technician
Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work as part of a 9 day working fortnight)
Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
Life Assurance
Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers website

As a technician this role will utilise your skills to support scientists and laboratory work within the Explosives group. We are seeking an experienced, motivated person, who can support the team to achieve their scientific goals. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with knowledge and/or experience of working in scientific laboratory environment and engineering focussed when problem solving.
Become trained in analytical science processes
Provide second person rule support for laboratory processes
Obtain materials, chemicals and consumables to enable scientific work to progress smoothly
Support Facility/building activities that enable work
Undergo relevant training such as asset change, event investigations and explosives inventory accountancy
Support laboratory managers with laboratory housekeeping activities including lab checks such as LEV flow, balance checks, pressing tool inspections etc
Support laboratory managers with chemical stock inventory management
Waste management
Oversee the upkeep of required documentation including those that are part of Safe Systems of Work, training records etc
SharePoint management
Champion quality

Knowledge and/or experience of working in a scientific laboratory based environment with a minimum of scientific GCSE qualifications
Working with hazardous materials and chemicals
A basic understanding of analytical chemistry techniques, desirably, particle size measurement, material characterisation and mass spectrometry/NMR
An understanding of Safe Systems of Work (operating instructions, risk assessments, COSHH assessments, manual handling assessments etc.)
Good laboratory practice and housekeeping

Organised, good at planning and time management
Enthusiastic, positive, proactive, with a flexible attitude and able to take the initiative
Appreciating the need for safety, quality and regulatory requirements

We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR. #

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