Service & Calibration - Measurement Scientist

Location: Reading / Basingstoke area

AWE offer a competitive salary, market leading contributory pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, excellent work/life balance including a 9-day working fortnight and flexible working hours (role dependent). A salary sacrifice scheme is also available.

We will consider candidates looking for full time or part time hours.

AWE has been named in the Sunday Times top 25 big companies to work for in 2019.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to and manage projects for the design, characterisation, procurement, installation, commissioning and in-service support of radiological instrumentation here at AWE. You will act as a Technical Lead, to provide radiological metrology services using RI&C Calibration facilities.

It is expected that you will maintain current knowledge of all applicable procedures, legislation and safety measures as well as providing technical advice and guidance to customers and stakeholders daily.

To be considered for these roles, you must have an HND/Degree/Chartered or equivalent level of knowledge in engineering plus industrial experience.

We would be interested in hearing from candidates with knowledge and or experience in any of the following:

• Nuclear physics, radiation detection and its applications

· Working with analytical instrumentation, numeracy, handling large volumes of data, critical analysis & report writing

• Ability to provide routine calibration, measurement and characterisation of radioactive reference standards and instruments, safe practices in a laboratory environment
• Working to ISO 17025 & MoD JSP425 DefStan 05-055

You will also be required to:

• Ensure the RI&C processes are maintained to comply with company Environment, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards

· Carry out the duties of Qualified Person (QP) in accordance with requirements of the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17) & MoD JSP425 in the areas of responsibility defined in the QP letter of appointment

· Ensure that high levels of housekeeping are maintained within the laboratory

· Willing to co-operate and work within a team environment

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas.

AWE plays a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom, by providing and maintaining the warheads for the country's nuclear deterrent. We are a centre of scientific, engineering and technological excellence, with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. Our unique expertise also assists the UK Government in developing and delivering a range of innovative and integrated support services, including national nuclear security and counter-terrorism solutions.

AWE is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at AWE, including women, BAME and disabled people.

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