Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician to join our dynamic team. The Quality Assurance (QA) Laboratory Technician performs analytical, inspection, and testing activities within the Quality Assurance Laboratory of an advanced nuclear fuel manufacturing facility. This role ensures that materials, in-process products, and finished nuclear fuel components meet rigorous regulatory, safety, and performance standards. Working in a highly controlled and safety-focused environment, the QA Lab Technician performs routine and specialized analyses, maintains accurate documentation, and provides critical data that supports production, engineering, and regulatory compliance. The QA Lab Technician maintains and operates analytical instruments; collects and stores acquired data. This role requires strong attention to detail, technical proficiency, and adherence to disciplined quality and safety practices. The ideal candidate brings deep technical competence and a commitment to maintaining a safe, world-class nuclear-grade quality culture.

Key Responsibilities

- Testing & Inspection: Perform chemical, physical, and material-property testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished nuclear fuel components using approved procedures. Ensure all test methods are executed precisely and consistently.

- Sample Handling & Preparation: Receive, label, track, and prepare samples according to established quality protocols, ensuring traceability and compliance with safety requirements.

- Data Recording & Documentation: Accurately record results in laboratory information systems and maintain complete, legible, and compliant data packages. Support investigations by documenting test anomalies, trends, or deviations.

- Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Operate laboratory instrumentation and equipment according to standard practices. Perform routine checks, calibrations, and maintenance tasks, reporting any issues to supervisors.

- Quality & Regulatory Compliance: Follow all procedures aligned with nuclear quality standards (e.g., NQA-1, ISO 17025). Assist in internal audits, quality checks, and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Safety & Radiation Protection: Adhere to rigorous safety protocols, including radiation safety, criticality safety, and hazardous material handling requirements.

Qualifications

- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering Technology, or a related scientific field.

- 1–3+ years of laboratory experience in a regulated or high-precision manufacturing environment; experience in nuclear, aerospace, pharmaceutical, or medical device sectors is a plus.

- Familiarity with analytical techniques, measurement tools, and laboratory best practices.

- Strong documentation, data integrity, and organizational skills.

- Ability to follow detailed technical procedures and safety requirements.

- Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Additional Requirements

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with strict safety and regulatory standards.

- Willingness to work at fuel pilot line facility for extended commissioning and production campaigns.

- Ability to work in a secure, safety-conscious environment and handle sensitive materials in compliance with all safety guidelines.