Laboratory Technician

We are seeking a skilled Laboratory Technician to join our Radiation Science Group within the Physics sub-function at AWE. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and general laboratory administration, as well as providing support for the assembly of diagnostics, test hardware, and experiments.

• 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.
• 9-day working fortnight - every other Friday off work.
• 208 hours of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• A market leading contributory pension scheme - we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution.
• Life insurance of 4 x your annual salary.
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle.
• Family friendly policies:
  • Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
  • Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors, training and progression.
  • Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
  • Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending savings.
  • Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family.

• You must be a British citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 10 years.
• Interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams. You may be required to complete some preparatory work ahead of the interview.
• Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE.