If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.
Location:RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, withfree onsite parking.
Package: £28,420 - £42,640(depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)
Working pattern:AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will considerflexible working requestsso that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.
Let us introduce the role
AWE is currently recruiting a Radiochemical Scientist for the Radiochemistry Group. This role is ideally suited to a scientist who enjoys hands-on wet separation chemistry and has an interest in analytical science and associated measurement techniques (e.g. radiometrology, mass spectrometry).
The Radiochemistry Group within the Materials & Analytical Science (MAS) Function supports multiple programmes at AWE. This includes Nuclear Forensics for our Nuclear Threat Reduction customer who require us to maintain and develop a diverse capability which utilises a range of techniques to characterise materials used throughout the nuclear industry. The multidisciplined group collaborate with chemists, physicists and material scientists across MAS to provide an extensive characterisation capability.
The role requires you to provide technical knowledge and expertise in the field of materials and chemical science to ensure the delivery of the programme and external collaborative projects, in a cost effective, quality conscious, safe and secure manner.
Who are we looking for?
We do need you to have the following:
- A recognised degree level or post graduate science qualification in Chemistry or a Chemical Sciences related field e.g. Geochemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Natural Sciences
- Good laboratory skills are required and so is a willingness to work with radioactive material
Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:
- Separation Chemistry, Chemical Dissolution, Analytical Chemistry
- An understanding of working with radioactive material
- A strong team player: Experience of working in a team towards common goals
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and able to communicate information in a clear and concise manner
- Strong IT skills - willingness to contribute the Team's data management and knowledge capture capabilities
- Experience or knowledge of method development, validation and associated quality systems
- Experience using statistical tools to perform data analysis and interpretation
- Willingness to represent AWE externally and able to travel abroad if required
You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.
Some reasons we think you'll love it here:
AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:
- 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
- Market leading contributory pension scheme(we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
- Family friendly policies:Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
- Opportunities forProfessional Career Developmentincluding funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
- Employee Assistance Programmeand Occupational Health Services.
- Life Assurance(4 x annual salary).
- Discounts- access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
- Special Leave Policyincluding paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.
The'Working at AWE' pageon our website is where you can find full details in the'AWE Benefits Guide'.
Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.
Next steps:
Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application.
Important things you need to know:
- We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
- You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE.The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
- We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
- Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.
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