Laboratory Technician

AWE is seeking a highly skilled Laboratory Technician to join our Radiation Science Group within our Physics sub-function. As a Laboratory Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting the management of risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and general laboratory administration.

• Undertake specialist laboratory science support activities.
• Proactively ensure laboratory capabilities are maintained as appropriate and available for use, as scheduled.
• Ensure documentation for laboratory processes and hardware is maintained.
• Prepare new documentation as required/appropriate for laboratory activities.
• May be required to perform safety-related roles, as required, including but not limited to: Competent, Nominated or Authorised Person Electrical; COSHH Assessor; Manual Handling Assessor.

• Significant experience as a laboratory technician.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, multi-meters, data acquisition systems).
• Knowledge of laboratory processes and administration.
• The following may enhance your application, but are not essential:
  • Experience with electronic circuit assembly and electrical cable assembly for bespoke applications.
  • Experience with fibre optic components and fibre optic assembly.
  • Maths/Physics/Engineering Level 2 or higher national qualification.

• AWE has a range of benefits to suit you, including a 9-day working fortnight, 208 hours of annual leave, a market-leading contributory pension scheme, and more.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development, including funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors, training, and progression.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Discounts on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy, including paid time off for volunteering, public service, and caring for your family.