Astute’s Nuclear team is exclusively partnering with HTSL, a radioactive isotope provider with a commitment to quality and optimal performance, who are looking to recruit a Radiation Metrologist for their Deeside site.
The essential Radiation Metrologist role comes with a salary up to �45,000, pension and excellent opportunities for progression.
If you’re a Radiation Professional and have experience in instrumentation and are looking to work for an organisation that puts quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction at the forefront of everything they do, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:
* Serve as a Qualified Person according to ACOP and national Good Practice Guides (NGPGs).
* Apply and interpret international standards and NGPGs in the laboratory setting.
* Develop, document, and implement procedures for calibrating and testing instruments, including writing technical reports.
* Act as the authorised signatory for all calibration and test certificates.
* Represent the company at the Ionising Radiation Metrology Forum (IRMF) and stay updated on relevant technical and regulatory issues for the RCS Laboratory.
* Present technical developments to the HPIWP and Defence Group when required.
* Conduct Type Testing for customers and other stakeholders.
* Make minor updates to the laboratory database and related software.
* Implement quality improvements that are cost-effective and support continuous improvement efforts.
* Support regulatory inspections as needed.
* Assist in maintaining and enhancing the quality management system.
* Conduct internal and external audits as per the annual audit schedule.
* Serve as Radiation Protection Supervisor.
* Train staff in areas under your responsibility.
* Any other duties as required.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
* Educated to a minimum of Level 5 (Foundation Degree or HND) and preferably Level 6 (University Degree) in a science based subject
* At least 2 years relevant previous experience of working in Radiation Metrology or health physics
* Programming experience, ideally linked to database applications would be advantageous
* UK driving licence
Personal skills
The Radiation Metrologist role would suit someone who is:
* A proven track record of being accurate and organised in approach to work
* A high level of attention to detail in relation to successfully completing analytical tasks
* Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office
* Good Knowledge of statistics to allow the generation and review of uncertainty budgets.
* Good written and oral communication skills
* Experience of working within the framework of a rigorous quality and safety management system
* Proactive in expanding own understanding and knowledge
Salary and benefits of the Radiation Metrologist role
* Salary up to �45,000
* 5% pension contribution
* 25 days holiday PLUS Bank holidays
* Opportunities for progression
INDNUC
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
