Hear from the Hiring Manager:
"Hunterston A EHSS&Q function are seeking an enthusiastic, industry experienced Analytical Radiochemist.
Your technical knowledge and practical skills will support radiological and environmental safety at site, protecting colleagues and the environment from radioactivity while also supporting the delivery of site's mission of safe, secure and sustainable decommissioning.
The successful candidate will have a leading role in the maintenance and improvement of the analytical service which secures compliance with the Nuclear Site Licence, Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations, Ionising Radiation Regulations and other legal duties.
The site is presently retrieving, packaging and conditioning multiple radioactive waste streams and working to reduce non-radiological environmental hazards.
The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of engineering, scientific and safety professionals and will support and optimise this work through the delivery of quality analytical services and provision of authoritative radiochemical and chemical advice."
Please note that this is a site-based role and the contractual hours for this role are 07.30 - 17.15 Monday - Thursday, perfect for someone looking for a four-day working week.
Key Deliverables:
Own and operate the on-site Radiochemistry Laboratory, including safe and effective delivery at Hunterston A site of radiochemical analysis of gaseous, liquid and solid sample matrices and the preparation of samples destined for off-site analysis.
To operate to agreed quality standards, with attention to detail to ensure robust analytical results.
Calibration and function checking of laboratory equipment including gamma spectrometers and Liquid Scintillation Counters, liaising with contractors to support this work as required.
Lead the development, validation and implementation of new radiochemistry processes and ensure continuous improvement of existing arrangements.
Lead and develop the team of laboratory technicians.
Provision of instructions and training for others to undertake work in lab areas.
Provision of advice on sampling requirements.
Monitor laboratory performance and take action or provide advice as necessary to maintain and improve plant performance.
Non radiological environmental monitoring, assessment of non-radioactive properties of radioactive samples and demonstration of compliance with SEPA permits.
Contribute to the effective development and delivery of training within own area of specialism.
Interface with corporate Chemistry and Radiochemistry experts.
Identify relevant good practice in performance at other NRS sites and externally, promulgating this across the Projects/Hunterston A Site.
Qualifications & Experience:
A minimum of a degree or equivalent qualification in Chemistry (essential).
Member of a relevant professional institute (essential).
Relevant experience in specialism related roles (essential).
Experience at a nuclear site in own specialism (essential).
"We also welcome applications for those looking to develop and therefore may not meet all the essential criteria for the role.
In these circumstances there may be a lower grade offered for a development opportunity.
The successful candidate would be considered on a case by case basis and supported with a PDP (Personal Development Plan) to enable a clear path for progression into the role." #INDOR
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