Job Description

We are seeking Analysts to join our well established and developing Analytical Services team to carry out extensive analytical techniques on samples across the site, from simple wet chemical techniques to complex instrumentation including spectroscopy, chromatography and radiometric techniques. Working across several laboratories on the Sellafield site you will have exposure to a broad range of analytical methods with opportunity to become a true expert in your field.

We invest heavily in our people and offer a variety of opportunities to gain academic qualifications and access training with excellent career pathways to truly develop our employees. We will provide training in both controlled area working and standard laboratory operations, and as you will be working on the biggest decommissioning site in Europe, the scope and variety of work is truly incredible!

Principal Accountabilities

Knowledge & Experience

Essential Skills

• Qualified to HNC/HND level, or equivalent, in Chemistry or a science related subject.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and individually.
• Good IT skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to be able to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work within a controlled area.
• Previous experience in a laboratory environment.
• Hold or have the ability to gain SC clearance.

Desirable Skills

• Qualified to degree level, or equivalent, in Chemistry or a science related subject.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Previous experience working in radiologically controlled environments.
• Knowledge and experience of quality management systems (ISO 17025).
• Membership of relevant professional body.

Additional Information

• Open VN
• Number of Vacancies: 8
• Contact/s: Ben Walker

The interview dates for this vacancy will be confirmed in due course.

ASW’s may have the right to apply for internal Sellafield Ltd vacancies. Please note if you are an Agency Supplied Worker you are required to attach evidence of all qualifications obtained to support your application. We require a minimum of A*-C GCSE in English, Maths & Science/IT or equivalent / higher qualification.

If you choose to apply for this role and your application is shortlisted by the hiring manager, you will be invited to a competency based interview. Competencies will be advised in due course.

Please see link to the competency framework for further information:
https://slportal.ssa-intra.net/pub/SC001/00027/Competency%20Framework/Forms/AllItems.aspx

If your technical competency is not in the above framework, please refer to the profession’s share point page for further information.

Sellafield Ltd are recognised as a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3). Disability Confident employers offer an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. Sellafield Ltd define the minimum criteria as the ‘essential skills’ which are listed on the vacancy notice. Whilst completing your application form, you will be able to indicate if you wish to be considered under the disability confident scheme. If you would prefer to discuss this directly with us, please contact the GBS Recruitment team on recruitment@sellafieldcloud.co.uk.

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